Chapter 1959

Persephone's mind went blank. Gunshots erupted from the ship, followed by sparks. It reminded her of that night when she failed to leave successfully—the ship had exploded with flames soaring into the sky. "Seamus!" she yelled. Persephone rushed toward it and ignored the bodyguard restraining her and assuring her that Seamus would be fine. She cried uncontrollably. "Miss, please calm down..." "Seamus is still on the ship!" "Miss..." "Call the police!" The bodyguard hastily pulled out a phone. The sounds of the fight drew closer, mixed with chaotic footsteps. Persephone followed the noise and saw Seamus running toward them. He was covered in blood, his steps losing strength. The moment he saw Persephone, he hesitated before he turned abruptly and dashed in the opposite direction! Persephone widened her eyes. Seamus placed himself as her last line of defense against the assailants, standing between them. The two men who had caught up were the ones she had seen at the restro