Chapter 24 - The Final Standoff
Gunfire shattered the priceless artwork and floor-to-ceiling windows of the luxury penthouse suite.
Liam swapped his shotgun for his sidearm, dropping another mercenary as smoke filled the grand living room.
Evelyn lunged forward, tackling Liam from behind as he reloaded, sending his weapon skittering across the floor.
They tumbled onto the checkered marble entryway floor, fighting viciously for control of Evelyn's rifle.
Evelyn raised a tactical knife, aiming it directly at Liam's throat with crazy, unhinged strength.
Suddenly, a sharp gunshot echoed through the room, and Evelyn froze, a look of utter shock washing over her face.
Maya stood near the study door, smoke rising from her pistol, her hands steady as she lowered the barrel.
Evelyn collapsed onto the marble floor, her royal blue silk gown replaced by a blood-stained suit as the knife fell.
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Outside, police sirens wailed across Manhattan as SWAT teams breached the lower lobby elevators.
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