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

of a terrorist plot targeting a megastar’s concert attended by a hundred thousand fans.

uncle. In her previous life, she had seen horrific images of him, bloodied and

your uncle to start evacuating people now!” Josiah

Emma

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

on this immediately, I need the enemy’s location in five

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

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previous life.

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through the venue. Sean wouldn’t run. He would try to help the fans, only to be overtaken by the flames

his appearance. He turned to his

the live feed from the camera focused on Emma’s designated front–row center seat.

not there.”

“Could she have

walked her to her seat myself with Tommy. Maybe she’s in the restroom? Mr.

suggested.

a little longer,”

much Sean cared for his niece, didn’t push further. But as ten minutes ticked by past the scheduled start

show? The crowd is getting restless,” the

Emma shown up yet?” Sean

shook