When She Rose From the Ashes

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At Yvonne’s command, the Ocean City branch head, Westin, immediately stepped forward,

“Ms. Yvonne, how many people should we take?”

“Leave some behind to protect Dr. Johnson’s wife. The rest come with me. My brother might be in trouble.”

The moment Westin heard it was Mr. Baron in danger, he rushed to mobilize the men.

Natalie didn’t understand why Baron had stayed silent behind her, but she trusted that he was already working on some kind of plan.

She didn’t fully grasp his ways, but instinct told her he wouldn’t abandon her.

That trust had no basis, no evidence–just a feeling. Yet it was enough to steady her heart. Even facing the black–clad men before her, she felt no fear at all.

The leader of the group, masked and unreadable, fixed his cold eyes on her when she spoke. The chill of that gaze made Natalie’s chest tighten in unease.

“Ms. Stone, please come with us.”

“And who exactly are you? I don’t even know you. Why should I go anywhere with you?”

Natalie’s tone held no fear.

The masked leader frowned.

If you cooperate, we’ll treat you with respect. But if you resist–don’t blame us for

could settle, Jensen stormed out

my friend. If you dare lay a hand on her, don’t blame the Luke family for

though he couldn’t resist throwing a

his phone even now, Jensen’s blood

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you even a man? Natalie’s being surrounded and threatened, and you’re still glued to your phone? Do you even care about her, or are you just

a vicious blow–aimed straight at the

of his

wife? My feelings for her are clear

pot? Baron could play that

look of open challenge

arrive. Chris was missing, and whether he was safe or not, Baron couldn’t know.

the aura of professionals, likely foreign mercenaries. Baron recognized it all too

was to stall. When Yvonne and the others

act the hero, Baron had no qualms

mistook his silence for cowardice,

you really

stepped forward to block Natalie with