Chapter 5
The door swung open to reveal two men in dark tactical suits wearing covert earpieces.
They weren't police officers; they were private mercenaries in the direct employ of Arthur Sterling.
"Well, well, look who decided to play family instead of attending a wedding," the lead operative sneered, pulling a suppressed pistol.
Steven didn't hesitate, lunging forward with explosive military precision that caught the mercenary completely off guard.
He drove his palm upward into the man's chin, sending him crashing backward into the doorframe.
The second operative raised his weapon, but Steven kicked the metal bedside tray directly into his chest.
The tray struck with a loud clatter, pinning the second guard against the wall as Steven subdued him with a swift chokehold.
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Both men slumped unconscious onto the linoleum floor within ten breathless seconds.
Steven grabbed the leather briefcase and looked down at Elizabeth with fierce determination.
