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.

rapidly descending twilight, not a soul was in

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

attempt to sound reassuring, he

scared. I’ll

to keep from rolling her eyes. Protect her?

could barely protect himself.

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Onza Summerton family!” Ashton declared,

“We’re here in search

her words, thick as

and the three of them exchanged anxious glances,

they just walked straight into the

Summerton family, you say?”

do you

pockets

glinting faintly in the waning light. Etched into it

character: ‘Summerton.‘

is our proof!” Julian called out, his

of the Onza Summerton family.

me!”

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

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hand.

senses sharpened by years of martial

figure,

with a speed and precision far beyond her

I’ll shoot!” Ashton growled, drawing her gun

it toward where the

the darkness. “You think

child’s

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

family’s pendant. After all these years,

branch has finally come

The voices snickered once

through the air.

a figure emerged from the shadows–a man with long braids

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his oversized head, his small, squat body casting an

was

couldn’t help but flinch.

are you doing here instead of

providing us with supplies

the large–headed man barked, his

the truth,” Julian stammered, struggling to compose

down. We’ve come here

would

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