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.

joining us? I can guarantee your

at him. "It's better if you come

Jared sneered. "I guess negotiations are

impossible. He would not have willingly

"We won't hurt you. As long as Stephen pays up, we'll

eyes turned to the captain. He was Arnold Decker, a powerful

could speak though, Jared's phone rang. He picked

Jared's expression darkened. The

intended to

were starting to go all

Gunfire immediately erupted.

under the floodlights while Jared's team fired from

Only the muzzle flashes briefly

Arnold's team was injured. He quickly led

find

of firepower, including recoilless

a wide margin. By then, it was clear to everyone- Jared

to escape. We mustn't get wiped out here. Someone