Chapter 1507:

With a swift gesture, Peyton directed the officers to step aside, fully aware that today was not about his role in the matter. A wrong move now could jeopardize his future, especially with Rhys watching.

Rhys, dressed in his usual black attire, stood motionlessly, his gaze cutting through the crowd like a sharp knife.

The crowd instinctively avoided his cold stare, and even Simms, gripping the bomb detonator, froze, too scared to make a move or even breathe.

Surrounded by police, Simms realized escape was no longer an option, but he still clung to the hope of leveraging his position.

“Harlee, order everyone to back off and get me a helicopter, or I’ll blow everything up now!” he threatened.

Rhys disregarded the threat and moved toward Harlee, his frown deepening as he took in the sight of Skyla and Tiffany bound. His eyes darkened with intent to make things right.

“Patrick,” he called out simply.

Before Simms could even comprehend his fate, he was tackled to the floor, the detonator swiftly removed from his hand.

Skyla and Tiffany. He turned to Skyla and asked, “Mrs.

turned to Tiffany, offering

Wallace, don’t worry. He will

for

and erupted into a harsh fit of coughs. Despite the sharp pain slicing

her condition. Catching Harlee’s gaze, Rhys halted abruptly, waiting for her cue. Chills spread across Harlee’s hands, and a heavy weight settled in her chest. Though she trusted her sharpshooting skills, it did

eyes locked onto the frail figures of Skyla and Tiffany. Harlee advanced quickly, but Rhys intercepted her, gently

sound reached her ears. Her eyelashes fluttered as she knelt before Skyla

that the bombs had already started their countdown, but how

Tiffany nodded in

Skyla smiled at Harlee.

nothing will happen to me. So, go ahead and do what you must. I trust all your

faith is with you too.

summoned bomb disposal experts. Approaching with authority, he said, “Miss Sanderson, please step aside and let our

shook her head

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