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.

the dimly lit landscape, but in the rapidly descending

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

sound reassuring, he

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tongue to keep from rolling her eyes. Protect

could barely protect himself.

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the Onza Summerton family!” Ashton declared,

“We’re here in search

words, thick as fog. The

and the three of

straight into the lair

the Onza Summerton family, you say?” one of the

skepticism. “How do

fumbled desperately in his pockets until

surface glinting faintly in the waning light. Etched into it was a

character: ‘Summerton.‘

called out, his voice edged with

family. Someone

me!”

shot past, and before Julian could

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hand.

senses sharpened by years of martial training, reacted

the figure, but her efforts were in

with a speed and precision far beyond

shoot!” Ashton

where the shadow had

the darkness.

child’s toy

the voice muttered, “But it seems

pendant. After all

has finally

voices snickered

through the air.

the

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oversized head, his small, squat body casting

appearance was so unsettling

couldn’t help but flinch.

instead of making money out

be providing us with supplies and weapons,

the large–headed man barked,

the truth,” Julian stammered, struggling

down. We’ve come here

By whom? Who would dare?” The

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