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.

to fight, I’m with

Sheldon and fixed on the

won’t spare a single

chilling words weighed heavy on the air, leaving Sheldon’s men struggling

Quartus…” Sheldon’s second-in-command, fearful and reminding, called out to him

nature was evident; he would fight, kinship or not.

nephew. He slowly lowered his gun and, with a wave of his hand,

his eyes frosting over with the

from Area Opaca’s resources, wouldn’t be much of

was Sheldon’s nephew, and that bond

outmaneuvered, Yates bristled with anger.

Bernard’s heading towards

to Area Opaca’s been shut

an eye, the ground beneath Area

panic spread among the

be breaking through. We need

Yates, the founder of

Peterson and use the escape

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

all get out