Chapter 41

“Mable, watch out!” Blair’s nervous shout suddenly came from behind Mable. Before she could turn around, a strong force tackled her to the ground. A gunshot rang out the moment they fell, breaking the silent night. “Boss!” Hugh reacted quickly and jumped out of the car. He drew his gun and aimed it in the direction from which the gunshot came. Bang, bang! Gunshots were heard again. Blair held Mable and rolled on the lawn to dodge the bullet. When the bodyguards in the villa heard the commotion, they rushed out in a line and formed a circle around Blair and Mable with guns in their hands. “There’s an ambush! Over there on the roof!” Hugh pointed at the isolated bungalow opposite the villa. A group of bodyguards aimed in the direction he said and opened fire. After a round of intense firing, the roof of the building went silent. “Let go!” Mable pushed the man hugging her tightly in his arms but heard a muffled grunt. Her heart thumped. “Blair! Are you hurt?”