Chapter 554:

With each passing shot, the odds of survival dwindled, inching closer to the inevitable.

Melany’s chest rose and fell rapidly.

Panic overtook her, breaths coming in short, uneven gasps. “Wait… please, wait…” she stuttered, trying to grasp any lifeline. There was no preparation, no mental fortification for the cold terror that accompanied having a weapon aimed at her. She didn’t know when the trigger would be pulled or when that fatal click would become the end.

At that moment, she felt an unprecedented, profound fear of death.

In the silence that followed, all outside noise seemed to dissolve.

“Miss Johnson, the game waits for no one,” Kylo said, his tone devoid of sympathy.

His gaze locked onto hers, sharp and unyielding.

“A shot takes but a second to reveal life or death.”

the room seemed to shrink around her under the oppressive weight of his

grip on the revolver tightened, poised

hold back the tremor

more at

don’t shoot! I give up… I surrender!” Her voice quivered with fear,

was a fear that came from staring death in the face, a fear

withdraw now, Miss Johnson, the cost will be immense, hundreds of millions,” Kylo said, his words

held seemed ready to release its

Every last cent… just don’t pull

draining

even have the strength

how do you intend

her, amusement hidden in the curve of his lips. But his presence cast a shadow so heavy that

response, Kylo shifted

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