Chapter 5 - Heavy rain begins to pour over the cold marble tombstones while an emerald dressed woman panics as her master plan unravels completely today.
Raindrops began to pelt the cold marble tombstones as a heavy downpour broke across the graveyard.
Water streamed down Julian’s face, mixing with the sweat and adrenaline pumping through his veins.
He held little Lily securely in one arm while his other hand drew a hidden backup pistol from his shoulder holster.
The tactical operatives swarmed across the wet grass, raising their suppressed rifles with ruthless, synchronized precision.
"Mr. Sterling! Step away from the child and the woman, or we will open fire!" a masked commander barked.
Julian stood his ground between the gunmen and his family, refusing to yield an inch of muddy turf.
"Tell Arthur his little hit squad is going home in body bags today!" Julian roared back defiantly.
Elena screamed as a bullet clipped a stone monument inches from her head, shattering the ancient granite.
Realizing there was no negotiation left, Elena bolted toward Julian’s armored town car parked by the chapel.
The bodyguards who had previously guarded the gate suddenly drew their own weapons, opening fire on Arthur's operatives.
A chaotic firefight erupted among the graves, muzzle flashes illuminating the gloomy rain-soaked landscape in strobing bursts.
Julian sprinted toward the chapel alcove, using the stone pillars for cover while shielding Lily from the crossfire.
"Are you okay, sweetheart?" Julian asked anxiously, checking Lily for any signs of injury.
"I'm brave, Uncle Julian, just like daddy told me to be," Lily replied with astonishing composure.
Julian felt a lump form in his throat at the mention of his missing brother, fueling his determination further.
He leaned around the stone pillar, squeezing off three precise shots that disabled the nearest tactical vehicle's engine.
Thick black smoke billowed from the damaged SUV, mingling with the heavy mist rising from the wet soil.
Elena reached the town car, slamming the rear door open and diving inside to escape the flying bullets.
"Julian! Get in! The gate is clear!" Elena screamed from the driver's window, revving the powerful engine.
Julian fired his remaining rounds to suppress the advancing gunmen before sprinting toward the waiting vehicle.
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He bundled Lily into the back seat, diving in right behind her as tires screeched against the slick asphalt.
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