Chapter 1520

The night had deepened, and inside the church, the soft glow of the stained-glass bathed the room in a muted light. A tall figure cast an unnervingly long shadow, creating an oppressive, almost suffocating atmosphere. Then, the sound of footsteps echoed through the church. A young man, cloaked in black and wearing a mask, stepped inside. "You failed, and you still had the audacity to come see me?" The Father's voice was low and heavy, carrying an eerie resonance within the vast space of the church. The young man standing beneath him didn't flinch. He spoke calmly, "Maeve and Zion kept Liam well-protected. There was no chance to act in Seathburn City, and Sheldon's people from the Hackett family must have coordinated with Maeve beforehand. "They escorted him from the airport. We never had a chance." At the mention of the Hackett family, The Father took a deep breath. His face darkened with irritation as his grip tightened on the ring in his hand. "The Hackett family..." The