Debbie had just received the news herself and was about to call Erica.

“I know. Matthew is fine. Don't worry. His phone fell and broke so he called from one of his bodyguards’ phone just now. Carlos has sent someone to pick you up from school. Don't go anywhere else. You should go home first, okay?"

What Debbie didn't tell her was that when Matthew was taking Camille to the hospital, his car was being followed by two other cars on the way and he was looking for an opportunity to get rid of his unwanted followers.

Debbie decided not to tell Erica as it would worry her.

Relief coursed through the young girl when she heard the news. She obediently nodded and said, “Okay, I'll stay in the classroom.”

“Well, remember what I said. Don't go anywhere by yourself!" Debbie was afraid that the people who tried to kill Matthew would target Erica now.

“I know."

She took a deep breath and wiped the tears that had stained her cheeks

It would be a while before the bodyguards arrived, and so, she decided to wait in the classroom. Her classmates glanced at each other, unsure of what to say or do. After several tense moments, that bold classmate asked tentatively, "Erica, are you okay?"

Erica lifted her gaze and looked around. Her eyes were red from crying.

Nevertheless, she tried smiling as she replied, "I'm fine. Thank you."

As long as Matthew was all right, she would be fine. This thought was soon replaced by a more worrisome one. She wondered why he hadn't thought to use a bodyguard's phone to call her and let her know that he was safe.

Was it because he didn't know that she had seen the news?

While she was lost in her thoughts, her classmates, who were now less worried, left the classroom.

Soon, several black cars screeched to a halt in front of the teaching building. Even before the engines switched off, a dozen bodyguards dressed in black jumped out of the cars and headed to a classroom.

The passers-by were stunned by their sudden arrival and wondered what brought all these people to their school.

A few minutes Later, the group of bodyguards escorted a petite woman to one of the cars. Only then did everyone realize that they were here to collect Erica.

With all this protection and vigilance, she was indeed the most important figure at the school now. Even the school leaders did not require this Level of security.

Erica had thought that Carlos would send a few guards to escort her.

Her eyes widened with astonishment when she saw that he had sent over a dozen people!

But, she was anxious and distressed and couldn't think about anything other than Matthew's well-being. Under the rigorous protection of the bodyguards, she got into the luxury car in the middle of the convoy.

The vehicle was, in fact, refitted to be bulletproof.

Once they safely arrived at the Hilton family's manor, Erica sat forward, placed her hands on the window, and peered out in search of

Matthew. She assumed that he'd have returned by then, but he hadn't.

Only Carlos and Debbie were waiting for her. As soon as she got out of the car, Debbie held her hand and reassured, “Rika, don't worry.