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.

you want to fight, I’m with you to

deadly, swept over Sheldon and fixed on the uncertain

spare a single one of

weighed heavy on the air, leaving Sheldon’s

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

nature was evident; he would fight, kinship or

that spirit in his nephew. He slowly lowered his gun and, with a wave of

Sheldon’s retreat, his eyes frosting over

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

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

Yates bristled

heading towards District

Opaca’s been shut down;

brought explosives. In the blink of an eye, the ground beneath Area Opaca shook with the force

panic spread

they must be breaking through. We

operators were panicking, Yates, the founder of Area Opaca, remained composed.

take Peterson and use

them, but it didn’t feel right

let’s all get out together.”