Rewriting My Heart's Fate (Ethan and Evelyn) novel Chapter 544

Yvan didn't stick around either. He headed straight back to the banquet hall.

Madison and I exchanged a glance, both of us trying to figure out what just happened.

"What was that about?" Madison asked, furrowing her brow. "What's Yvan up to?"

"Probably something sketchy," I muttered. "Looks like Yvan's definitely planning something big. Do you think it's tied to Murphy?"

"Could be." Madison nodded. "Those two already have some history. They might be working together."

We were still talking when we heard a muffled crash echo further down the alley, followed by a woman's scream.

"Help!"

It was a bloodcurdling shriek that made my skin crawl.

Madison and I jumped, then turned to see where it came from. In the dim light, we spotted someone lying on the ground, completely still. Standing over the body was a masked figure holding a weapon.

"Oh my God!" I gasped, instinctively taking a step back. "Is t-that a person?"

Madison covered her mouth with her hand, her voice trembling. "N-No way. Did that person just get…"

We barely had a moment to take in what we'd seen before the masked figure seemed to notice us. He snapped his head up, looking straight at us.

My heart lurched, and I whipped around, pulling Madison with me as we bolted. Footsteps pounded behind us. He was chasing us with his knife in hand.

"Run!" I yelled, tearing down the alley as fast as I could.

Madison was right on my heels, breathing heavily.

"Who is that guy? Did he just kill someone? We need to call the police!" she gasped, horrified.

I quickly climbed over the wall and joined her. Then, we took off running until we burst onto a busy street.

"There's a hotel up ahead. Let's hide in there for a bit!" I pointed to the neon sign, trying to catch my breath.

Madison nodded, and we rushed into the lobby, still out of breath and shaken.

"What in the world just happened?" Madison leaned against the wall, her face pale as a sheet. "Who the hell kills someone in a back alley in the middle of the night?"

I shook my head, my heart still pounding. "No idea. Do you think Yvan's involved? He was acting sneaky just now, and definitely seemed like he had something bad in mind."

"Maybe it's a gang fight? Haven't there been rumors about turf wars heating up lately? It could be linked," Madison suggested.

"Whatever it is, we need to call the police." I pulled out my phone and dialed 911.

The dispatcher said they'd send someone right away and told us to stay where we were.