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

and deadly, swept over Sheldon and fixed on the

spare a single one of your

air, leaving Sheldon’s men

and reminding, called out to him once more.

nature was evident; he would fight,

spirit in his nephew. He slowly lowered his gun and, with

control center, Yates watched Sheldon’s retreat, his eyes frosting

Area Opaca’s resources, wouldn’t be much of a threat, especially with Sheldon as the wildcard.

Bernard was Sheldon’s nephew, and that bond had turned the tide.

bristled with

Bernard’s heading towards District

access to Area Opaca’s been shut down;

an eye, the ground

dark, panic spread among the operators.

must be breaking through. We need to

Yates, the founder of Area Opaca,

Quintus, take Peterson and

Yates was protecting them, but it

let’s all get