A Second Chance at Forever

Chapter 1417

Evan’s words hung in the air, a mix of reason and temptation that even Sheldon’s men, clad in black, couldn’t ignore.

“Mr. Pine,” they began, their loyalty wavering, “we’re sent out here like lambs to the slaughter, and for what? They didn’t even give us enough backup.”

“Yeah, why should we keep risking our necks for them?”

Once one spoke up, the rest followed suit, a chorus of dissent.

Sheldon looked down at the gun in his hand, his furrowed brow a clear sign of his internal struggle.

“Uncle,” Robin stepped forward, unable to fully accept Bernard as his cousin, but recognizing the gravity of the situation. “I know you’re

loyal to Area Opaca, but this is a no-win for you. Just watch from the sidelines this time.”

“As for the Pine family’s beef with the Sirens, let’s settle that score later. Don’t let your brothers die for nothing.”

Sheldon’s hesitant gaze flicked to Robin, then to Bernard, who hadn’t yet spoken.

“What do you think?”

Bernard’s voice was deep and commanding, resonating through the crackling fires of the forest.

with you to the end, but…”

over Sheldon and

spare a single one of

air, leaving Sheldon’s men struggling

Sheldon’s second-in-command, fearful and reminding, called out to

he would fight, kinship

gun and, with

Sheldon’s retreat, his eyes frosting over with the chill of betrayal.

wouldn’t be

nephew, and that bond had

Yates bristled

heading towards District

Opaca’s been shut down;

explosives. In the blink of an eye,

the monitors went dark, panic spread among the

they must be breaking through.

were panicking, Yates, the founder of Area Opaca, remained

Quintus, take Peterson and use the

order knew Yates was protecting them, but it didn’t feel right to leave the

get out together.”