"You lied to me!" Jordan spat.


    "Only fools would believe that," Fermin sneered. "Why would I protect her?"


    His attack was fierce. Jordan was no match for him.


    Andrew clenched the armrest of his wheelchair, not expecting this turn of events. The four gemstones had all been used, but they were now glowing.


    Debra dodged quickly but noticed Andrew was isted.


    Before she could move, Jeffrey aimed his gun at Andrew.


    "I''ve put up with you for long enough. Hand over the gems, or I''ll make sure you die again."


    "You think I''d bring you here without being fully prepared?"


    He pressed a hidden button on the armrest, and in the next second, dozens of guns pointed at everyone in the room.


    The cave had no lights except for the glittering treasures. The dark corners could have been hiding an army, and Jeffrey could hear weapons being readied.


    The entire area was filled with the menacing ck muzzles of guns.


    "You''ve set up an ambush? How is that possible?" Jeffrey was incredulous.


    Anyone who saw this treasure would go crazy for it. They had no time for Andrew''s orders.


    "I have to prepare a little before facing a formidable foe like you. You wouldn''t risk your life here and leave your ns unfinished, would you?"


    Debra and Jordan were still struggling against Fermin, but they were quickly losing ground.


    Andrew nced at them. "I can let you leave if you put down your weapons."


    The four gems glowing together was


    a rare phenomenon. What whe


    happen when they collided


    unsure. Compromising a little for


    now was necessary.


    As Jeffrey hesitated, he added, "You''ve only got Fermin on your side. If you don''t let go now, you''re dead for sure I''m giving you a chance because of your devotion to your wife. If you refuse, then let''s perish together."


    Andrew was ying a mind game. Juan realized it and waited for the right moment to strike.


    "Fermin, stop," Jeffrey ordered.


    Fermin didn''t stop. He continued to attack Debra and Jordan.


    "I said stop!" Jeffrey snapped.


    Suddenly, a knife stabbed into Debra''s already injured shoulder.


    Andrew''s pupils contracted. Jordan staggered to his feet, trying to rush forward. At


    the same time, Juan pointed his gun at Fermin.


    Fermin twisted the knife deeper into Debra''s shoulder with a cruel smile. "Give me the gems, or I''ll take your life."


    Debra, nearly paralyzed with pain, gripped the gems tightly. Her whole body trembled with agony, but she


    I herself to smile det


    "Try


    me."