Chapter 604

"The medical industry in Country J, the coal mines in Country H, construction in Country Y, antiques in Country K, military equipment in Country A-Citrine Carmichael cut off every path we had. There's nowhere left for us to go."

Talbot let out a contemptuous laugh. "Citrine Carmichael. I really did underestimate you."

He paused, then added, "But you know what they say don't corner a rat unless you're ready for it to bite."

Citrine's expression didn't change. Her voice was as calm as ever. "Are you admitting you're the rat here?"

Talbot scoffed, "Sharp tongue."

But then his face turned cold, voice like steel. "Enough. Do it now. If you don't, you'll all be dead."

Raymond shouted, "Citrine, do it!"

Hilda, desperate, cried, "Shoot, Citrine! Now!"

As their pleas echoed, the group squeezed their eyes shut, not in fear, but with the grim resolve of people ready to die.

Citrine's heart twisted painfully.

She stole a quick glance at the sniper's position, tightening her grip on the gun in her hand.

a flash

The men in

they

gun pressed to Talbot's head, every gun on the

Hilda's eyes flew open. Their faces were a mix of shock

wide-eyed. More than surprise,

as she pressed the gun harder

He barked an order at his men: "Shoot! There are no bullets in Citrine

Carmichaels and Hilda stopped breathing for a

face. The thought of losing her

Swach to

Talbot! Go

"All those times I

knew, did you? That car accident you had-it was me. tampered with your brakes." Hilda was

couldn't lose her daughter a

"Don't worry. Your turn

nodded to his

a second, black pistol from her pocket

face changed instantly. He threw up a hand to

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255