Chapter 406 A Tense Standoff

“I’m sorry… for dragging you into this mess,” Ambrose muttered, his voice tinged with regret.

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“What nonsense, it’s clear that I’ve dragged you into this,” Calista responded with a light chuckle. However, her smile faded as her eyes scanned the crisscrossing scars adorning his upper body, her expression turning icy with the sight.

“Go on, your brother is waiting for you,” she urged him gently. Though Ambrose was hesitant to leave her side, he knew he had no choice but to comply. With a heavy heart and clenched teeth, he turned and began to walk in the opposite direction.

A figure emerged from the car, approaching Ambrose with hands raised in a gesture of peace, under the watchful gaze of Horatio. Meanwhile, Calista advanced toward him, her steps measured and deliberate. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Findɴovel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Step by step, the distance between them closed.

Horatio was convinced that once he had Calista within his grasp, he could manipulate her to extend his own life through any means necessary. With Kiefer being distracted by Kallum, Horatio focused solely on seizing Calista.

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At that crucial moment, Calista burst into laughter, her lending a haunting quality to her mirth. “Do you know?” she asked, capturing Horatio’s full attention.

Just as she finished

tricks?” Horatio stepped forward, seizing control

shrugged nonchalantly. “I haven’t done anything. I

Quintus hastily started the car, whisking Ambrose away. In the blink of an eye, six black sedans crashed through a barricade and stormed the scene. Twenty menacing men emerged, their aura thick with bloodlust. Horatio’s eyes widened in shock

“Kurt…”

shoved him aside, saving him from what would

of Chanaean not quite perfect as he demanded, “I

men of his own against Kurt’s fearsome crew. Should I hand

soft voice broke through his deliberations, “The fact that he managed to find his way here shows that Kiefer knows of your betrayal. Do you really think giving me up will save you? If you do,

voice tight with anger. “Are you scheming

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decisions were yours. Isn’t it a bit late to blame me now?”

Kurt’s stern face as he issued a single command, “Attack!”

his teeth in frustration, issuing a similar command, “Counterattack! Give us cover!”

clash erupted immediately. The open terrain offered no cover, resulting in significant casualties. Horatio,

of insight

fire, turning their attention to him. Kurt, confident in his judgment, laughed dismissively. “You won’t

harm Calista, Kurt coldly ordered with a casual flick of

arrived with over a hundred men, forming at defensive line to the east to protect Calista. After ensuring Ambrose’s safety, Quintus returned to join them, engaging in long–range attacks to provide a brief respite

frantically attempted to flee with the few survivors. Fate, however, seemed to conspire

to have so many people under his command in Horington. I’m afraid

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