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.

flooded back. It was during this period in

a foreign secret organization, isolated from the world. Despite this, she learned of a terrorist plot targeting a megastar’s concert attended by a hundred thousand fans. The attack resulted in thousands of casualties. The star survived but was left severely burned,

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

get your uncle

too late, Emma said through

venue was already packed with nearly a hundred thousand fans. Starting an evacuation now would cause chaos and might 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 every fan

need the enemy’s location in five

Impending danger. He was gearing up for

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previous life.

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and 25 seconds into his 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

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

feed from the camera focused on Emma’s

not there.”

she have

myself with Tommy. Maybe she’s in the restroom? Mr.

suggested.

a little longer,”

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 backstage, unwilling to start without ensuring

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

Emma shown up

manager shook