Felicia’s mind was racing Thoughts surged through her mind like theweeks suddenly exploding in <b>the </b>sky–chaotic, dazzling, and deafening.
She knew Stephan was beginning to suspect something, and she understood his doubts <b>and </b>concerns. However, she didn’t know how to exin
Johanna using the Heat Eater as a threat clearly meant she was connected to that robed figure. Or perhaps the robed figure was using Johanna to do his bidding.
That night in the forest, when they tried to rescue the women, they failed to capture the robed figure This time, it might be their chance.
Felicia hesitated for a moment before responding, “I’ve had dealings with the people behind all this before. They-”
She didn’t get to finish
One of the guards who had been tracking Johanna’s whereabouts rushed in to report, “<b>We’ve </b>located Jouanna’s phone. The signal disappeared near a gas station about nine miles
from Mount Fatstone”
Stephan nced at Felicia, his expression deep and unreadable Whatever she had been about to say waspletely cut off. He turned to the guard and ordered, “Seal off all entrances and exits to Mount Farstone. Do it discreetly. Make sure they don’t notice”
At a time like this, no one could afford to take chances with Caleb’s life.
The Heart Eater could resurface at any moment. For others, it might seem distant and intangible, but for Imogen, it <b>was </b>an immediate, terrifying reality. She hugged Caleb close and kissed his forehead, determination shing in her tear–streaked eyes.
“I’ll go meet her,” she said firmly.
She and Johanna had unresolved <b>grievances</b>, and this confrontation was inevitable.
Felicia spoke up, “I’ll go with you”
The true target of those behind the scenes was Felicia herself.
She lowered her gaze, already nning her next move. Once they entered the mountain, she would <b>find </b><b>an </b>opportunity to either knock Imogen out or convince her to retreat. As long as Felicia attended the meeting, the culprits wouldn’t bother with Caleb further.
Their sole intention was to lure her out.
s she that invaluable to them?
At that moment, Felicia realized something troubling <b>Why </b>did the robed figure go <b>to </b>such lengths to bait her? Was s
Felicia had volunteered to go with Imogen, but Imogen was unwilling. “I’ll go alone. There’s no need for you to take this risk with me. You should stay back.”
Felicia shook her head, ignoring Imogen’s protests <b>as </b><b>she </b>climbed into the car.
Through the car window, Felicia locked eyes with Stephan.
Even as the car pulled away, Stephan stood motionless like a silent statue. The wind seemed to freeze around him, and the air grew heavy and tense,
Stanley didn’t <b>dare </b>breathe too loudly. With great caution, he asked, “Mr. Russell, what are your instructions<b>? </b>
Stephan finally moved, letting out a low, throatyugh<b>. </b>It <b>was </b><b>a </b>sound that would ordinarily be captivating, but at that moment, it sent chills down Stanley’s spine. Stephan then said matter–of–factly in a calm tone, “Level the mountain.”
Stanley didn’t bat an eye. In fact, this kind of decisivemand felt entirely in line with Stephan’s <b>usual </b>approach. No one could threaten Stephan Russell. No one. “Yes, sir!” Stanley responded, leaving immediately to carry out the order.
The SUV sped along the road. Neither Felicia normogen spoke as they neared Mount Farstone. The mountain’s outline loomed in the distance.
Felicia was just about to say something when <b>a </b>thunderous explosion echoed through the air
Ahead of them, the peak of the mountain erupted into <b>a </b>massive mushroom cloud, tinged with smoke and fire