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.

them,” she declared confidently. Just as she finished her sentence, the sudden roar of an engine sounded from the south.

playing tricks?” Horatio stepped forward, seizing control

Calista shrugged nonchalantly. “I

six black sedans crashed through a barricade and stormed the scene. Twenty menacing men emerged,

“Kurt…”

bodyguard shoved him aside, saving him

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faced about thirty to forty skilled men of his own against Kurt’s fearsome crew. Should I hand over Calista to

“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

his voice tight with anger. “Are you scheming against

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A Tense Standoff

decisions were yours. Isn’t it a bit

stern face as he issued a single

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

clash erupted immediately. The open terrain offered no cover, resulting in significant casualties. Horatio, seeing the tide turning against him, sprinted toward the north where his car awaited.

of insight and pulled Calista in front of him, using her as a human shield.

fire, turning their attention to him. Kurt, confident in his judgment,

Horatio wouldn’t dare harm Calista, Kurt coldly ordered with a casual flick of

moment, forces loyal to Kallum, led by Levi, arrived with over a hundred men, forming at defensive line to the east to protect Calista.

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

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

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