LittleNovelChapter 629: If she were to die here, she would never see Eric again, or enjoy the vast fortune that awaited her. She could not afford to die now.
Khloe glanced back at the hail of bullets tearing through the room, their rapid fire puncturing the walls with ruthless precision. Her gaze settled on Sloane, who had miraculously avoided the deadly rain, and raised an eyebrow in surprise.
Khloe turned to Henrik, who was still crouching nearby, and spoke quickly.
"Cover me, I need to check something!" "Got it." With Henrik's confirmation, Khloe moved swiftly, using the sofa as her shield. She darted across the room, her mind already anticipating what she would find. As she neared the bed, her suspicions were confirmed.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtJust as Khloe made her move, a bullet shot towards her position, intent on hitting its mark. At the stime, another bullet whizzed through the air. The two collided mid-flight with a deafening bang, sending sparks and debris scattering.
A cold smile tugged at Khloe's lips. "Just as I thought." At first, she believed the shots were meant for Henrik, but soon it becclear that sof the bullets were directed at her as well. It was clear now-there were at least two groups positioned outside.
Before she could process it, another bullet, cold and lethal, sped toward Sloane in her bed.
Khloe narrowed her eyes.
There were actually three groups of attackers.
Without hesitation, Khloe shoved the sofa aside, propelling herself forward with a swift motion. Her foot collided with the leg of the bed, nudging it towards the wall.
IAT€$t ¢h AptëяŞ in galnøvεlŞThe shift was jarring, and though it would undoubtedly cause Sloane sdiscomfort, it was the lesser of two evils. Getting shot was the greater danger. As the tension in the room grew, Alan's urgent voice suddenly pierced the stillness from outside.
"Mr. Watson, Miss Evans, are you alright?" Alan and the others had been waiting outside for Henrik and Khloe, unaware of the unfolding chaos. It wasn't until the acrid scent of gunpowder drifted through the small gaps in the door that they realized something was terribly wrong.
Alarmed, Alan quickly dispatched his team to assess the surrounding area, while he remained by the door, cautiously cracking it open to inquire about Khloe and Henrik's safety.
In that instant, the unmistakable sound of bullets slamming into objects inside reached his ears. "Check the opposite side of the building for any sniper positions!” Henrik's command was sharp. "Yes, sir!" Alan responded.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmFive minutes passed, the chaos outside subsiding into an eerie silence.
Alan finally entered the room, his face tight with grim news.
"Our team has located three strategic vantage points across the building.
The target is the ICU ward." Henrik and Khloe exchanged knowing glances. The immediate threat had been neutralized.
Henrik's expression was unflinching, his voice cold as ice. "Conductam thorough investigation. Find out who's behind this."
Khloe moved quickly to Sloane's bedside, her eyes falling on the M woman pate and gasping, a bullet lodged near her chest. mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLliIofifl0&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1
Visit our social media platform to read fascinating stories every day and connect with the community!
