Chapter 1530

"Mr. Spencer, don't get worked up just yet," Samuel said. He tilted his head up and fixed his gaze on Zion. His voice was calm but deliberate, with each word measured to ensure both Zion and Maeve caught every syllable. "The Father sends his regards. He specifically asked me to check in on how your illness is coming along." The words struck hard. Zion's pupils tightened in response. A gunshot shattered the tension, but this time, the bullet missed Samuel. He had already reacted faster than Zion. With a sharp, calculated motion, he grabbed Zion's wrist just as the trigger was pulled, forcing the gun to misfire. The bullet veered off course, embedding itself in a shadowy corner of the courtyard. "I let you have fun for once, for Sabrina's sake. But now… don't expect me to be stupid enough to take a second bullet." Samuel's eyes gleamed with a chilling intensity. Not far away, Maeve had caught every word. Without hesitation, she turned toward Zion and barked, "Zee! Stop!" S