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.

dimly lit landscape, but in the rapidly

him; his trembling hand clutched Roselynn’s arm

sound reassuring, he stammered, “Roselynn,

I’ll protect

bite her tongue to keep from rolling

could barely protect himself.

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from the Onza Summerton family!” Ashton declared, her voice

search of

words, thick as fog. The

three of them exchanged anxious glances,

walked straight

Summerton family, you say?” one of the voices

with skepticism. “How do you

his pockets until he retrieved a

the waning light.

character: ‘Summerton.‘

proof!” Julian called out,

Onza Summerton family. Someone here is bound to

me!”

blink, a dark shadow shot past, and before Julian could even register

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hand.

her senses sharpened by years

reached out to grab the figure, but

and precision far beyond

I’ll shoot!” Ashton growled,

where the shadow

a voice sneered from the darkness. “You think a

child’s

else, the voice muttered, “But it

all

has finally come

all family.” The voices snickered

through the air.

from the shadows–a man

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head, his small, squat body

silhouette. His appearance was

couldn’t help but flinch.

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

us with supplies and weapons, not skulking around

woods,” the large–headed man barked, his

the truth,” Julian stammered, struggling to compose himself,

We’ve come

down? By whom? Who would dare?” The large–headed

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