Chapter 107 Surrender

Mikael’s Apartment

Manhattan, New York, US. 7 PM

For the first time in his life, Mikael felt like he had lost control over his own body.

He was unconscious—not in the usual sense. He was awake, but his mind was gone, and he couldn’t control anything.

His last memory was of Claire collapsing after she shot Hernandez with the gun she had stolen from him.

Who said Mikael didn’t know when Claire reached into his pocket and took his gun? He knew, and he felt her hesitation. But he didn’t stop her—he let her make the decision during the most chaotic moment of her life. And he didn’t regret his decision at that time.

But after that, Claire collapsed and lost consciousness. She passed out, yet her arms still held Cecilia tightly—still providing the best protection she could, even though she knew her embrace wouldn’t be enough to shield them from the enemy’s bullets.

Just seconds later, Lionel dragged them into the helicopter. Moments after Lionel got it airborne, the building exploded.

Mikael