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    As the sound of approaching vehicles grew louder, Katelyn and Vincent both turned toward the noise.


    Katelyn silently hoped that it was Samuel arriving.


    Before the vehicles could evene to a halt, a fierce gunfight erupted between the neers and the scarred man’s group. Bullets scattered, identally wounding several people.


    Vincent quickly pulled Katelyn behind a nearby tree for cover, cautiously peeking out to assess the situation.


    He clutched her hand firmly, keeping them close.


    “Is that Samuel?” Katelyn asked anxiously.


    Vincent, after listening to the distinct gunfire, responded, “No. Our people use different firearms. These sound different.”


    “Could it be government reinforcements?” Katelyn spected.


    The darkness obscured their view of the other side, but they managed to find a difficult yet effective hiding spot.


    The gunfire continued, resulting in heavy casualties on the scarred man’s side.


    Frustrated, he brandished a grenade and shouted loudly, “One more shot, and I’ll blow us all up!”


    His ultimatum was clear—it could potentially harm or kill half the crowd.


    The threat silenced the gunfire.


    A negotiator called out, “Free the hostages, and you’ll have a chance to make amends for your crimes, which are enough to get you executed many times over!”


    In retaliation, the scarred man yelled back, “Enough with the bullshit! Release my men, and I’ll release the hostages. Otherwise, we all die!”


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    The hostages were his leverage, preventing the opposition from retaliating.


    Clearly holding the upper hand, he coldlymanded, “Bring me that little girl,” pointing at the daughter of the man who had just been killed.


    His order was swiftly carried out. As the mother tried to retreat with her daughter in her arms, she cried out in despair, “Please, don’t hurt my child!”


    The men pped her forcefully, causing her to bleed, but she stubbornly held on to her daughter.


    The little girl, overwhelmed by fear, cried out for her mother, witnessing terror unlike anything she had ever known.


    “Release her, or you both die!” one of the scarred man’s men threatened, aiming a gun at them.


    Despite the threat, the mother refused to let go of her daughter, begging, “Please, spare my child. I’m begging you.”<fn6d9b> Newest update provided by FindN0vel</fn6d9b>


    To the cold-hearted thugs, the pleas of a mother meant nothing.


    When one of the men raised his hand to strike again, Katelyn sprang into action. She sprinted forward and delivered a powerful kick to his stomach, sending him stumbling backward.


    Regaining his bnce, the thug, enraged, aimed his weapon directly at Katelyn’s head.


    But Katelyn was determined to protect the little girl, resolved to prevent any further harm.


    Just then, Vincent stepped forward, positioning himself between Katelyn and the gunman.


    Katelyn, gripping Vincent’s arm, spoke firmly, “Mr. Adams, please move aside.”


    But Vincent stood his ground, ready to defend Katelyn against any threat.


    “We will face this together, even if it leads to our end,” he dered.


    Katelyn was deeply moved by his unwavering courage. Once again, Vincent didn’t hesitate to risk his own life to protect her.


    The thug sneered mockingly, “Ah, a real-life Romeo and Juliet. How touching! Now, I’ll send you both to your doom!”


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