Chapter 16 - Vincent Steps Into The Line Of Fire
Vincent stood at the edge of the stone balcony, his dark coat billowing slightly in the biting wind as he raised a suppressed firearm.
“Drop the gun, Tyler, or you won't live to see the inside of a federal prison cell,” Vincent warned coldly.
Tyler’s hands shook violently as he pointed the barrel toward Emily, tears of pure rage streaming down his cheeks.
“If I don't have a future, neither does she!” Tyler screamed, tightening his finger around the trigger.
Before the shot could fire, a sharp crack echoed from the terrace, and Tyler’s weapon flew from his hand into the snow.
Security operatives tackled him to the ground in a flurry of heavy movements, pinning him face-down against the frozen earth.
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Vincent vaulted over the terrace railing, landing lightly on the lawn below before striding rapidly toward Emily.
He pulled her into his arms, shielding her face against his chest while his breathing remained heavy and controlled.
