Chapter 161

ETHAN

I sprang into action, my reflexes honed from years of training. Victor's finger tightened on the trigger, and I knew I had mere milliseconds to react.

"Andrew, no!" Reina screamed.

I lunged forward, my body shielding Andrew from the potential bullet. My hand closed around Victor's wrist, twisting it sharply.

The gun clattered to the deck, skidding across the floor.

Victor's eyes widened in rage, his face reddening.

"You'll pay for this," he snarled.

I slammed him against the boat's railing, my grip unyielding.

"Reina, get Andrew to safety," I ordered.

Reina's tear-stained face appeared beside me, her eyes locked on Andrew.

"Come on, baby," she whispered, pulling Andrew into a tight hug.

Lucy stepped forward, her gun trained on Victor.

"It's over," she said, her voice firm.

Victor's gaze flicked between us, his expression twisted in defeat.

"You'll never win," he spat.

I tightened my grip on Victor's wrist.

"We already have," I growled.

Victor's eyes gleamed wit