The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never

Hannah scoffed and said, Did you anticipate this too? Peterson didnt respond right away.

Instead, he walked to the window and peered through the gap in the curtains, his gaze fixed on the distant lights.

Outside, the Lights marked the positions of Remingtons forces.

His voice was calm yet resigned as he spoke.

Hannah, I never intended to exploit you.

But as you guessed, I knew they would act today, and I came regardless.

He looked back at her.

Because you are still here.

Hannah couldnt help but laugh bitterly.

Do you really expect me to believe anything you say? Just then, hurried footsteps approached.

The Rabbit-masked man entered the room, breathless. Master, the situation is dire! Remingtons forces have overtaken our outer defenses and are inside Twilight Dimness.

Petersons smile was chilling.

Inform everyone to stand firm.

If he reaches us, none of you are safe.

The man in the rabbit mask accepted the order and quickly left the room.

As the door closed, Peterson turned to Hannah, his tone more serious than ever.

Hannah, as long as you agree to be with me, I can overlook everything thats happened before.

Hannah sneered, retorting, Is it you whos overlooking, or is it me? Dont you realize? If your crime is confirmed, not only will you be caught, but Remington will never let you go.

Peterson smiled slightly.

I know.

Thats why Ive already taken care of so many people.

Hes no exception! Peterson! Hannah rose from her seat as he moved toward the door.

You might even get a reduced sentence.

Is that so? Peterson glanced over his shoulder, his gaze steely and unrelenting.

I wont let you go, and Ill never turn back.

With a resounding bang, the door slammed shut, and Hannah furrowed her brow in thought.

She lowered her head, intent on sending a message to Remington.

But just as she typed it out, a moment of hesitation stopped her, and she retracted the message.

After a moments deliberation, she sent it to Bryson instead-the one person she could still trust.

Hannahs fingers lingered over her phone, and when she finally pressed send, her heart was a turbulent mix of emotions.

Meanwhile, outside Twilight Dimness, Remingtons men were flooding in, sealing off the building so tightly that escape was impossible.

The perimeters secure! No ones getting out of here! a voice shouted above the din. Remington and his men had already infiltrated Twilight Dimness, aided by the rabbit-masked and fox-masked operatives.

They advanced swiftly up several floors, but their progress was blocked when they encountered the formidable tiger-masked man.noveldrama

Standing on the third floor, the tiger-masked man barred their way, a gun gripped tightly in his hand.

If you want to pass, prove youre up for the challenge! Conor drew his own weapon, his expression unyielding.

Sir, take the alternate route.

Ill handle things here.

Understood.

Stay safe.

Remington gestured for his team to follow him down the other path.

With that, the standoff escalated into a fierce gunfight.

Gunfire and shouts ricocheted throughout Twilight Dimness, the sound reverberating through every corridor.