Chapter 578 Are You Being Deceived_1

Ethan Hopkins didn't say it aloud, but he felt nothing but disdain for Gillian Thompson's panic.

The crime was hers, and it was she who had killed the person; whether or not she was believed was irrelevant, for she was already branded a murderer.

However, had it not been for Gillian's actions, even he would not have had the heart to be so ruthless.

Since Gillian had become a murderer, he certainly couldn't cover up for her.

With that thought, a glint of coldness flashed through Ethan's eyes as he pulled out something palm-sized from his pocket and handed it to her.

The moment Gillian grasped the object, it sent a shiver through her whole body.

The cold touch made her heart squeeze.

"This is..."

"Keep it, for self-defense," Ethan whispered, and before Gillian could even respond, he leaned in to whisper a few more words.

Gillian turned deathly pale.

Just then, Christine Lumanta's voice grew louder from outside.

"Gillian Thompson, I know you're in here! Come out!"