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.

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

his trembling hand clutched

sound reassuring,

I’ll

her tongue to keep from rolling

could barely protect himself.

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Summerton family!” Ashton

search of the hidden Summerton

words,

and the three of them exchanged anxious glances,

they just walked straight

you say?” one

with skepticism. “How do

fumbled desperately in his pockets until he retrieved a

faintly in the waning light. Etched into it

character: ‘Summerton.‘

called out, his voice edged with

Summerton family. Someone here is bound

me!”

shadow shot past, and before Julian could

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hand.

years

to grab the figure, but her efforts were in

with a speed and precision far beyond her

pendant, or I’ll shoot!” Ashton growled, drawing

toward where

heh,” a voice sneered from the darkness.

child’s toy

speaking to someone else, the

pendant. After all

finally come to

The voices snickered once more, sending

through the air.

the shadows–a man with long braids

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his oversized head, his small, squat body casting

appearance was so unsettling that

couldn’t help but flinch.

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

be providing us with supplies and weapons,

man barked, his tone filled with

tell the truth,” Julian stammered, struggling to compose

hunted down. We’ve come here

down? By whom? Who would

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