Chapter 1925 Hidden in the Mountains

Chapter 1925

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Just as doubt began to creep in, Julian’s eyes lit up, and he suddenly pointed

toward the horizon, his voice sharp with excitement. “Look! There’s smoke

ahead!”

Roselynn and Ashton whipped their heads in the direction he was pointing,

and sure enough, wisps of white smoke curled lazily into the dusky sky. It was

undeniable proof that someone–or something–was there.

“Let’s go check it out,” Ashton said firmly, her tone leaving no room for

hesitation. As a seasoned police officer, bravery came naturally to her.

Roselynn, though not easily rattled, maintained her composure, yet the only

man in their trio, Julian, was visibly shaken. His heart raced, fear clinging to

him like a shadow. If it weren’t for the relentless pursuit that had driven them

into these deep, ominous woods, no sane person would have ventured into

this desolate wilderness.

“Heh, heh, it’s been ages since anyone dared to come this far. Who might you

be?” A chilling voice echoed from somewhere in the distance, followed by

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more voices that seemed to come from all directions.

“Oh, what a treat–two beauties with bodies to die for!” another voice jeered,

dripping with malice.

“Cackle, cackle, we’ve truly hit the jackpot today!”

Suddenly, disembodied voices filled the air around them, sinister and

mocking. It was immediately clear that they weren’t dealing with just one

person.

but in the rapidly descending twilight, not a soul was in sight. The

of him; his trembling hand clutched Roselynn’s arm so tightly it hurt.

reassuring, he

I’ll

bite her tongue to keep from

could barely protect himself.

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Summerton family!” Ashton declared, her voice

here in search of the hidden

oppressive silence followed her words, thick as fog.

three of them exchanged anxious glances,

walked straight into the

Onza Summerton family, you say?” one of the

“How do you plan to

pockets until he retrieved a jade

the waning light. Etched into it

character: ‘Summerton.‘

is our proof!” Julian called out, his voice

Onza Summerton family. Someone here is bound

me!”

shadow shot past, and before Julian could even register what had happened,

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hand.

years of martial

out to grab the figure, but her

with a speed and

I’ll shoot!”

toward where the shadow had

voice sneered from the darkness. “You think a

a child’s toy

if speaking to someone else, the voice muttered, “But it seems

pendant. After all

finally come to

all family.” The voices snickered

through the air.

then, a figure emerged from the shadows–a

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oversized head, his small, squat body

appearance was

couldn’t help but flinch.

are you doing here instead of making money out in the world?

providing us with supplies

man barked, his tone filled with

tell the truth,” Julian stammered,

hunted down. We’ve come

Who would dare?” The large–headed

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