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The Final Stand

Author: Ray_writes
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-30 01:20:54

The hallway seemed to stretch endlessly in front of them, the walls closing in as Salvatore's cold, calculating eyes bore into them. Every step felt heavier, like an invisible force was pushing them back, forcing them into a corner they couldn't escape from. The air was thick with the scent of fear and gunpowder, and despite the adrenaline rushing through Sophia's veins, she could feel her resolve starting to crack.

But she wasn't going to let it. Not now. Not when they were this close to exposing everything.

"Drop your weapons," Salvatore ordered, his voice echoing in the narrow space. His men raised their guns, their fingers twitching on the triggers. "You've fought hard, but you're outmatched."

Sophia's heart pounded in her chest, and she glanced at James, his jaw clenched as his gaze shifted between her and the men. The hacker stood frozen, his back against the wall, his eyes wide with fear but still holding the device that contained the evidence they needed. He wasn't going to le
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