Chapter 98 : Arrested

Stephen was about to open the door when suddenly, Alexander and Michael stepped into the room, blocking his path. The abrupt entrance made Stephen recoil in shock, his hand dropping from the doorknob as he instinctively stepped back. "Hands up," Michael commanded, his voice firm and unyielding as he trained his gun on Stephen. The room seemed to freeze in that moment, tension thick in the air. Eleanor, standing a few steps away, turned to face Alexander, her expression betraying the first real flicker of fear he’d ever seen from her. "Alexander, what are you doing here?" she asked, trying to mask her panic, but the tremor in her voice gave her away. Alexander didn't respond immediately, his eyes locked on Eleanor, his jaw set with determination. Before anyone could say more, the piercing wail of police sirens filled the air, growing louder as they approached. The sound echoed through the secluded meeting spot, signaling the inevitable. Stephen’s shoulders slumped as the reality of