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.

us? I can guarantee your wealth and

glared at him. "It's better if you come with

Jared sneered. "I guess negotiations are

was impossible. He would not have willingly opposed them if the Spencers had

you. As long as Stephen pays up, we'll let you

to the captain. He was

picked it up and saw only two

Jared's expression darkened. The

to

further undermine his authority. They were starting to go all out. He

Gunfire immediately erupted.

exposed under the floodlights while Jared's team fired from

flashes briefly illuminated

just an instant, Arnold's team was injured. He quickly led them to

only to find that

plenty of firepower,

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

mustn't get wiped out here. Someone must escape and