Second Chances Protecting Mrs. Hall

Chapter 47

“In a bit, some of my trusted people will take you to your anything, feel free to signal me, okay?” Sean offered.

ar seat. It’s in a great spot–I’ll be able to spot you from the stage easily. If you need

“Thank you, Uncle Sean!” Emma said with a smile.

Sean doted on Emma, treating her like a child. Emma, who had long craved familial warmth, basked in the affection of her uncle, eagerly anticipating the concert,

Yet, as Emma entered the venue, a nagging sense of unease crept over her. It felt like she was overlooking something crucial. Compelled by this feeling, she called Josiah. “Josiah, I need you to do something for me.”

“Boss, aren’t you supposed to be enjoying the concert right now? What’s so urgent?” Josiah’s voice crackled through the phone; he was in the middle of hacking into a major building’s control system in Nuverland, and her call had caught him off–guard.

“I need you to check out this venue,” Emma instructed.

“Seriously, a concert venue? It’s not as critical as the main building I’m in right now. Boss, you’re really pushing it… Josiah’s tone mixed frustration with disbelief.

“Am I not the boss anymore? Or are you thinking of quitting?” Emma’s voice was stern, prompting silence from Josiah.

After a moment, he replied, “I’m on it right away…

While waiting for Josiah’s report, Emma couldn’t shake off her unease. Though she couldn’t recall ever visiting this venue in a previous life, her instincts screamed that something was off.

“Boss, I’ve got news!” Josiah’s urgent voice came through soon after. “You need to get everyone out now! It’s very dangerous!”

“What?” Emma’s heart sank. Her intuition had been right. “What did you find?”

“I intercepted some chatter on the black market. There’s a high bounty for an explosion at this venue today!” Josiah exclaimed.

It was during this period in her previous life that a devastating terrorist attack

targeting a megastar’s concert attended by a hundred thousand fans. The attack resulted in thousands of casualties. The star survived

have guessed that the star would be her uncle. In her previous life, she had seen horrific images of him, bloodied and burned, never realizing the

uncle to

Emma

not prevent a disaster. Moreover, if the attack proceeded, Sean’s career and freedom were at risk. Besides, he had always been adamant about not leaving until

on this immediately, I need the enemy’s

backstage, obllylous to the Impending danger. He was gearing up for his performance, just as he

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previous life.

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concert, a devastating explosion would tear through the venue. Sean wouldn’t run. He would try to help the fans, only to be overtaken by the flames that would ravage

the final touches on his appearance. He turned to his manager.

manager checked the live feed from the camera focused on Emma’s designated

not there.”

“Could she have gotten

myself with Tommy. Maybe she’s in the restroom? Mr. Rivera, should we start

suggested.

a little longer,” Sean

much Sean cared for his niece, didn’t push further. But as ten minutes ticked by past the scheduled start time, the audience grew restless, and Sean remained

show? The crowd is getting restless,” the manager reminded

Emma shown up yet?” Sean

shook