Chapter 2009

"Daddy, I'll stay by your side and never leave again. Please let Nathaniel go. Continuing this fight will only lead to mutual destruction, and neither side will leave the island. Is it really worth it?" Declan's eyes were red with anger, and he gritted his teeth. "No way! I want Nathaniel dead!" Kristen's expression hardened. "I hope my death will change your mind." With the gun pressed against her head, Kristen's fingers twitched, ready to pull the trigger. "Kristen!" Declan was about to go mad. The more than half a year without Kristen was torturous for Declan, and he lived with regret daily. He could not bear to lose her again. "Fine! I'll let him go!" Declan shouted through gritted teeth, suppressing his rage. His men lowered their guns. Seeing that neither side would benefit from continuing the standoff, Nathaniel signaled his bodyguards to put away their weapons. Kristen kept the gun pressed to her head, facing Declan and his group as she escorted Nathaniel