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.

Tiffany. He turned to Skyla and asked, “Mrs. Sanderson, are you alright? Are you hurt

then turned to Tiffany, offering

He will

tuned for more

and erupted into a harsh fit of coughs. Despite the sharp pain slicing through her throat, she grabbed Patrick’s wrist and said,

others not to worry about her condition. Catching Harlee’s gaze, Rhys halted abruptly, waiting for her cue. Chills spread across Harlee’s

onto the frail figures of Skyla and Tiffany. Harlee advanced

remained furrowed, unwilling to relax, as the persistent ticking sound reached her ears. Her eyelashes fluttered as she knelt before Skyla and Tiffany, whispering softly, “Don’t worry. I’m here now. Everything will be

that the bombs had already started their countdown, but how could Skyla and Tiffany

Tiffany nodded

Skyla smiled at Harlee.

know that with you by my side, nothing will happen to me. So, go ahead and do what

with you too. Should things

authority, he said,

her

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