The Guardian's Return by Old Pumpkin

Stephen could not hold on any longer. He had just been discharged from the hospital and had yet to fully recover, but he had stayed up for more than 24 hours. He had reached his limit long ago.

"I'll rest for a bit. Call me if anything happens."

He found a bed and fell into a deep sleep almost immediately.

Nolan looked at the team's location and secretly sent the coordinates to his own forces.

Stephen's team had no idea that their enemies were fully aware of their movements. When they reached the designated spot and prepared to infiltrate...

Whoosh!

Suddenly, several floodlights lit up, momentarily blinding them. When their eyes adjusted, they realized that they were completely surrounded.

"We've been ambushed!" The team members gripped their guns tighter, their faces tense.

"I didn't expect you to actually come." A young handsome man slowly walked out from the darkness. His name was Jared York, a man trained by the Spencers. He was also acting on the Spencers' orders this time.

about joining us? I can

captain glared at him. "It's better

"I guess negotiations

impossible. He would not have willingly opposed

weapons," he said. "We won't hurt you. As long as Stephen pays up, we'll let you leave

turned to the captain. He was Arnold

phone rang. He picked it up and saw

Jared's expression darkened. The

to

Stephen and further undermine his authority. They were starting to go all out. He slowly retreated into the shadows and

Gunfire immediately erupted.

was exposed under the floodlights while Jared's

the muzzle flashes

team was injured. He quickly led them to

to find that it was also a

had plenty of firepower, including

by a wide margin. By then, it was

you. You have to escape. We mustn't get wiped out here. Someone must escape and relay the