Chapter 1054:
âSedate her and get her out of here. I want her pain to last.â Anikaâs tone was ice-cold as she issued the order. She craved immediate vengeance but realized that lingering too long would only increase the risk. Therefore, she decided Harlee had to be subdued and removed without delay.
Harlee didnât fight back, allowing herself to be overpowered by the six assassins. She understood that her current strength wasnât enough to overcome them, and any resistance would only exhaust her further before reinforcements could arrive.
Her best chance was to pretend to faint and leave subtle clues behind.
Outside the hospital, Kareem rushed out of his car.
At a meeting the night before, he had learned from foreign contacts that Harlee was responsible for Matteoâs fall, prompting his immediate return.
He had used every available resource to uncover that Rhys had hidden Harlee in Bellflower Hospital, right under their watch.
As Kareem walked past two janitors, something made him pause. Turning slightly, his sharp gaze zeroed in on the cleaning cart, noticing small yet telling details.
Feigning disinterest, he discreetly signaled the soldiers accompanying him and carefully observed the janitorsâ actions, noting the concealed weapons at their waists.
With narrowed eyes, Kareem raised his hand, giving a clear signal.
Hidden among the crowd, the soldiers swiftly sprang into action, apprehending the two assassins disguised as janitors.
The two assassins, sensing danger, reached for their firearms, only to find themselves staring down multiple barrels.
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âHands where I can see them. Kneel. Now.â On the other side of the scene, the four remaining assassins, prepared to assist, asked urgently, âMiss Norris, whatâs our next move?â
Anika hadnât anticipated that a short delay could spiral into such a disaster. She stomped her foot in frustration.
âWhat else can we do? Take some hostages and start bargaining!â
The assassinsâ expressions turned icy.
âYou mean to trade our lives for transporting Harlee out of this hospital?â
Anikaâs voice dropped, colder and more menacing.
âDonât forget, your lives are mine to control! Move quickly. If Harlee is exposed, youâll never get the cure from me!â
As Kareem approached the cleaning cart, Anikaâs heart raced, terror creeping in at the thought of Harlee being discovered. Sacrificing the six men was acceptable, but Harleeâs rescue would jeopardize everything, including Eugeniaâs plansâ¦
Just as Kareem veered toward the janitorâs cart, the crack of gunfire erupted around him. Several assassins in masks and tactical gear swiftly seized two unsuspecting individuals.
âHand them over, or weâll massacre everyone here!â One of the assassins lifted an automatic weapon and sprayed bullets into the crowd.
Kareem wasnât one to back down. With unwavering precision, he aimed his pistol and fired a single round. The shooter crumpled instantly.
âYou have one chance to walk away alive.
Drop your arms!â Kareemâs gun locked onto another assassin.
The remaining three assassins quickly pulled their captives in front as shields.
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