Chapter 1620

"Well then, my apologies." Maeve's words seemed to puzzle Ian for a moment. In the next second, a loud commotion erupted outside the cell. The mercenaries barely had time to process what was happening before Maeve and Zion sprang into action, taking down the ones nearest to them. Almost simultaneously, Lyra and Charlie arrived with reinforcements, who quickly surrounded the remaining mercenaries. "Don't move!" Lyra's voice rang out as she leveled her gun at Ian. "Order your men to stand down!" There was no room for negotiation in her tone, and though Ian found her voice overbearing, he reluctantly complied. "These past few days have been unbearable!" Lyra scoffed. Her eyes scanned the cell before turning back to Ian. "Mr. Leighton, isn't it? We're taking them with us. Got a problem with that?" "It seems… you guys have this planned all along," Ian muttered. "No kidding," Lyra shot back. She stepped closer and raised her weapon as if to strike. Maeve was startled and called