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.

not even the heavens can protect them,” she declared confidently. Just as she finished her sentence, the sudden roar of an engine sounded from

seizing control over her in one swift

“I haven’t done anything. I have no

through a barricade and stormed the scene. Twenty menacing men emerged, their aura thick with bloodlust. Horatio’s eyes widened in shock at the sight of their leader, a formidable tan–skinned

“Kurt…”

could react fully, his bodyguard shoved him aside, saving him from what would have been a fatal

not quite perfect as he demanded, “I want herl Give her

men of his own against Kurt’s

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

his voice tight with anger. “Are you scheming

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A Tense Standoff

it a bit

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

gritted his teeth in frustration, issuing a similar command, “Counterattack! Give

significant casualties. Horatio, seeing the

of what seemed like his end, he had a flash of insight and pulled

turning their attention to him. Kurt,

dare harm Calista, Kurt coldly ordered with a casual flick

to the east to protect Calista. After ensuring Ambrose’s safety, Quintus returned to join them, engaging in long–range attacks

men’s downfall, Horatio frantically attempted to flee with the few survivors. Fate, however, seemed to conspire against him as another wave

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

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