CHAPTER 194: ULTIMATUM

DAMIAN "Your phone is ringing," Julie said, looking at me. I glanced beside me to see the screen lit up with Ray's name. I had put it on silent earlier, so I hadn't realized it was ringing. I immediately answered the call, knowing I had been expecting it. "How did it go?" I asked the moment the call connected. "We've captured him," Ray responded. I heaved a sigh of relief. "So, he's with you now?" "Yes, though I'll admit it took a lot of risks and trouble to get him, but we did. He's here now." "Good. I'm coming. You'll see me in less than thirty minutes." I hung up and rushed toward the door, only stopping when I heard footsteps behind me. Julie bumped into me as I abruptly stopped. Her body collided with mine, and I had to steady her before she hit the floor. "Where do you think you're going?" I asked. "I'm going with you." "No, you're not. You're not going anywhere with me," I said firmly. "I can't stay here alone, Damian." "And you're not coming with me either. I need