Chapter 19 - The Final Showdown at Hawthorne Estate Begins Tonight

Midnight cast long, menacing shadows across the grand facade of Hawthorne Estate as heavy rain began to pour.
Armed guards from both the Cross and DeLuca syndicates locked down every exit, forming an impenetrable human wall.
Inside the grand ballroom, Adrian Cross stood beside Grace Carter and little Lily, waiting for the final confrontation.
Julian Vance kicked open the ballroom doors, holding a detonator in one hand and a weapon in the other.
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“You’re too late, Adrian! The entire estate is wired to blow if I don't check out in five minutes!” Julian screamed maniacally.
Before he could lift his arm, a deafening crash echoed from the conservatory window as elite operatives smashed through the glass.