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Then, Jeremy was alerted by a sound. The rustle of footsteps on the grass caught his attention.
He spoke in a low, cautious voice, saying. They’re approaching. I’ll run toward the left to draw their fire in a moment. Then, you hurry on and lead the others in search of Jeffrey’s hideout!”
Jonah objected without hesitation, his voice firm, “No way! How can I leave you on your own?”
“If all of us were to die right here, you would regret what you have just said.”
Jeremy said, “If anything were to happen to you here, what am I supposed to tell Lyse?”
Danger was imminent. Both Jeremy and Jonah couldn’t delay even a second longer.
Jeremy called out to him. “Jonah.”
Jonah felt shaken. The way his name was called had an unusual effect on his body. He couldn’t quite pinpoint the sensation, but it seemed to be a mix of an obscure pain and bitterness.
Jeremy looked eyes with him, delivering a clear message. “No matter what, you must return to Lyse safe and sound. Lyse had said before that her family is the most important people in her life.”
Jonah’s eyes welled up in tears. He grabbed him by the arm and asked, “How about you, Jeremy? Aren’t you important to her too? It took her 13 years to finally get to be with you.
“For many more years do you plan to make her endure the pain you’ve caused? Do you even have a heart?”
With a bitter smile and an unwavering gaze, Jeremy spoke, “I know I’d shattered her hope in me when we got divorced,” he said, “If she has to lose me again, she’ll likely find a way to adapt.”
Without even waiting for a response from Jonah, he darted out at lightning speed.
“Jeremy!” Jonah shouted after him.
Jonah couldn’t stop him at all. He could only watch as Jeremy bolted deep into the dark forest.
Their enemy, watching them like a lion ready to pounce, started running after him!
Believing that he could serve as an effective distraction for their enemy, Jeremy assumed that by making himself the bait, he could do his utmost to disperse the danger that enveloped them all.
These people could quickly converge to besiege them. Now, he was 90 percent confident in asserting that it was somehow linked to Jameson, who had probably given his orders from Solana City.
If this were true, it meant that he was their target.
Once he managed to separate from Jonah, Jonah and the others. would then have an opportunity to escape.
Sharp tree branches cut into his arms, neck, and face, but he paid little heed. The relentless gunfire from behind, with bullets raining at his feet, consumed his attention.
Fortunately, the extensive experience he gained from warfare saved him. Otherwise, he would have lost his life very early on!
“If I were to survive this, Jameson, you’d better watch out,” Jeremy said out loud.
Gritting his teeth, he sprinted like the wind. “If I live, you’re dead meat!” he exclaimed, veins pulsating at his temples.
In the midst of the intense battle with the enemy, a bullet was discharged from behind, aimed at his back!
He heard the terrifying sound slicing through the air. However, shots were also being fired from the front, and he couldn’t turn around in time!
Gasping in agony, he felt a sharp pain tearing through his left.
He had been hit!
The pain wasn’t the kind of pain that just about anyone could endure. Yet, he was thankful the shot hadn’t struck a vital point.
Behind him, he heard a voice speaking in Tsulian. The individuals across from him lowered their guns upon hearing the voice.
“Hi there, Mr. Walsh.”
Jeremy’s face was covered in cold sweat. He fought to suppress the pain, and turned back slowly.
There, he found Jeffrey holding a submachine gun. He grinned smugly at Jeremy and remarked, “I didn’t expect us to reunite so soon. I’m assuming you’re not here on Shelland Island for a vacation. I’m afraid that the locals here aren’t that friendly.”
Behind Jeffrey, his men stood armed with various handheld weapons, casting mocking looks at Jeremy.
Jeremy was a classy and arrogant man in Solana City. However, he appeared no different from a coward to these assassins who began their careers as mercenaries.
A mere gesture from them could make him submit like a dog.
“Jeffrey, surrender yourself.” Jeremy kept it short and simple. The look on his face was glacial.
At that moment, the flow of blood from his injured left shoulder echoed in his ears. His breaths were shallow, and he had little energy left to spare on Jeffrey.
The few assassins burst out in laughter.
“Sure, Mr. Walsh. I’m here, right in front of you. Come and arrest me,” Jeffrey taunted as he cocked his head to the side.
His expression gradually became more sinister. “But, do you still have the energy left to do so? Shouldn’t you remove the bullet on your left shoulder?” he questioned.
Jeremy clenched his teeth, maintaining the same look on his face.
“If you delay it any longer, you might lose your left arm. Don’t say that I didn’t warn you.”
Before Jeffrey could continue, Jeremy raised his hand and pointed the black nozzle at him.
The assassins reacted swiftly by lifting their guns and aiming at Jeremy!
Both parties were ready to fire at any moment.
The atmosphere around them was fierce and chilling. Although
Jeremy was going solo, he was calm and collected.
The sheer level of intimidation emanating from him left the assassins reluctant to lower their guard.
Jeffrey’s brows twitched in astonishment. Contrary to his capoolutivio, quoper ouni nu ne yule su pone mo yun atm, even under this circumstance.
He chuckled. “I guess I was the one who worried too much. What’s an injury to an arm when you are ready to throw your life away?”
“I will fire the moment I take my last breath.”
Jeremy had gone numb from the pain, but his hand holding the gun was as steady as ever.
He continued, “I believe my shooting skills will allow me to blow your head off with this shot. If you have any doubts, would you like to try?”
Jeffrey clenched his teeth firmly, a ferocious expression taking hold of his face.
During his tenure working for Sophia in the Walsh family, he had conducted personal investigations on Jeremy.
Jeremy wasn’t someone who was only all talk. He had graduated from the military academy with flying colors. He had even received multiple awards when he was with the Peacekeeping Forces.
Furthermore, the fact that he could hold up to this point proved that he was a sharpshooter. Essentially, he was able to fire with infallible. accuracy!
“Hey, Mr. Walsh, are you sure that an eye for an eye will be worth it for you in this case? Your life is priceless, whereas mine is pretty much worthless.
“To add on to that, how devastated would Ms. Alyssa be if you were to die? You’re giving your all to protect her, but wouldn’t she be made a widow at such a young age?”
At the thought of Alyssa, Jeremy’s heart ached to the point where he almost couldn’t breathe.
He loved Alyssa. He wished he could be with her in this life and the next. He felt that he hadn’t even loved her enough. So, how could he bear to die right here?
However, seeking revenge on her behalf was a separate matter altogether for him. He needed Jeffrey to pay with his life!
Then, one of Jeffrey’s men beside him spoke to him in their local language. “The boss ordered us to take him out once we capture him!”
“That’s right. We clearly outnumber him with our men and weapons. It will be a piece of cake to get rid of him. It doesn’t matter how accurate his shot is. Would he be faster than us? I don’t believe so!”
Damn it! His target wasn’t the rest of them. So, of course, it was easy for them to say so!
Jeffrey’s gaze was vicious. He challenged them, saying, “The few of you, would you like to get rich and have an early retirement?”
The men nodded eagerly.
“If so, tonight, we will capture him alive. He is the son of the richest man in Solana City. We can take him as hostage and demand a few billion dollars from him. I’m sure his father would gladly pay to get his son back!”