Chapter 2016

The thin man tried once again to use Lucy as a hostage, but she swiftly raised the shovel, prepared to defend herself. Without hesitation, Taylor aimed his gun at him. "Stay where you are!" "I'm not moving, I swear!" The thin man raised his hands in surrender, his voice quivering as he crouched down. "Bullets don't have eyes, buddy. Please, don't let your hand shake!" Taylor shot him an icy glare before turning to Lucy. Without a word, they exchanged a silent, knowing nod. Together, they bound both the thin man and the tall man before making their way to reunite with Germaine. … Outside the warehouse, Zac's men received the go-ahead to carry out the hit. One of them grabbed a farming rake and rushed inside, positioning it beneath Jenson. Jenson stared at the sharp metal, swallowing nervously. From his height, a fall would likely impale him instantly, delivering a fatal blow. The man gave him a brief glance before calmly walking to the pillar to loosen his ropes. "Wait!" Jenson