Chapter 1925 Hidden in the Mountains

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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.

around the dimly lit landscape, but in the rapidly descending twilight, not a soul

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

to sound reassuring, he

I’ll protect

keep from rolling her eyes. Protect her?

could barely protect himself.

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Summerton family!” Ashton declared,

here in search

silence followed her words, thick as fog. The

three of

just walked straight

Onza Summerton family, you say?” one

with skepticism. “How do

desperately in his pockets

faintly in the waning light. Etched into it was a

character: ‘Summerton.‘

our proof!” Julian called out, his

Summerton family. Someone here is bound

me!”

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

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hand.

by years

grab the figure, but her efforts were

with a speed and precision far beyond

I’ll shoot!” Ashton

it toward where the shadow

a voice sneered from the darkness. “You think a gun

a child’s toy

else, the voice muttered, “But it

Summerton family’s pendant. After all

branch has finally come

The voices snickered

through the air.

figure emerged from the shadows–a

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his oversized head, his small, squat body casting

silhouette. His appearance was so unsettling

couldn’t help but flinch.

doing here instead of making money out in the world?

us with supplies and weapons,

the large–headed man barked, his tone filled

the truth,” Julian stammered, struggling to

down. We’ve come here

down? By whom? Who would dare?” The

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