Francesca burst out laughing : "Crime ? In my current state , I'm not even afraid of death , so why would I fear committing a crime ? " Suddenly , she noticed a shadow in the corner and realized she needed to distract Francesca first . " Francesca , you led the bullying against me back in college . You lied to me about finding a kidney donor for my brother , which led to his death . You've done so many terrible things- aren't you afraid of retribution ? " " Retribution ? " Francesca's laughter echoed through the empty , unfinished building : " Adeline , even if I go to hell after I die , I'll make sure to take you with me . " She continued , " Christopher never loved you . He was only with you to spite me . From beginning to end , you never had his love . Now , out of humiliation and anger , you're taking it out on me ! " These words infuriated Francesca . She stepped forward and slapped Adeline twice , yanking her hair : " Shut up ! Today I'll show you what happens to those who go against me . " Christopher , standing nearby , saw Adeline being hit and tried to rush forward , but Jonathan stopped him . Francesca then ordered the two burly men beside her : " You two , have your fun first . Just make sure you don't kill her . " Those two were just hired thugs , oblivious to the gravity of the situation . Upon hearing the order , their eyes locked onto Adeline . As those disgusting hands were about to touch Adeline , Jonathan scanned the room carefully , confirming there were no other helpers , and gave Christopher a meaningful look . The two people who suddenly charged out from the stairs were completely unexpected by Francesca . Just as the thugs ' hands landed on Adeline , Jonathan and Christopher each took on one of 0.00 % 06:41 Chapter 18 1288 ( Vouchers them , and a fight broke out . But the two were professional fighters , and Jonathan and Christopher struggled to keep up . By the time they finished and chased after them , they found that Francesca had already taken Adeline to the top floor . " No ... Francesca , calm down ! " " Don't do anything ! " Seeing the two men in front of her looking tense , Francesca suddenly grew vicious and pulled out a knife on Adeline : " Aren't you proud of yourself ? Both men are hopelessly devoted to you ! " Francesca pressed the knife against Adeline's neck , and blood began to seep out . Behind them was the fifth floor ; if anyone fell , they would either die or be crippled . Christopher shouted , " Francesca , whatever you want , I can give it to you ! Even my life if you wish ! " Francesca looked at the man she loved deeply , who was willing to risk his life for another woman . She sneered coldly , as if lamenting her own misery . " Christopher ! I've loved you for so many years , yet you have no feelings for me at all . You turned me into this wretched , half - human , half - ghost ! It's all because of you ! " Seeing the blood trickling down Adeline's neck , Christopher panicked : " Francesca , if you dare hurt her again , I swear I won't let you get away with it ! " Francesca looked at Christopher , her heart completely broken : " When I decided to do this , I never planned on surviving . " Only Jonathan noticed the growing ruthlessness in Francesca's eyes . He knew they couldn't afford to wait any longer . While Francesca was talking to Christopher , Adeline used the pillar behind her to rub the rope off her hands and gave Jonathan a meaningful look . The two nodded in silent agreement . They planned to lunge forward the moment Francesca was distracted . But Francesca looked down and noticed that the rope in Adeline's hands had come loose . 45.35 % 06:41 Chapter 18 Completely enraged , she shoved Adeline hard . Christopher reacted quickly , taking a big step and pulling Adeline back . But due to the momentum , he himself fell from the building . In the chaos , everyone heard Christopher's agonized scream . 288 Vouchers 06:41 Trish Harper misses her blind date with Adam thanks to Daylight Savings Time, and instead mistakenly meets Parker, a thoughtful paramedic. However, when she discovers her error, she's eager to cast as...