Meanwhile, Josie had been bound to a chair for two full days. Her entire body was numb as she stared blankly at the images on the television screen.

It was unclear how much she had watched.

The camera focused on the lively guests. Dexter and Heather were not present. Josie presumed they were preparing.

It’s happening soon…

Josie could clearly sense the nervousness in Johnny and his subordinates.

Unexpectedly, Josie felt relaxed. She couldn’t care less, knowing that there was no chance for redemption.

“Boss… what’s that sound…” one lackey asked Johnny, holding his breath to listen.

Johnny’s brow furrowed as he discerned the sporadic, weighty thuds of a walking stick hitting the floor, indicating the presence of someone using a walker.

“Someone’s coming!” Johnny exclaimed in alarm. He drew his knife, cautiously moving forward.

Josie furrowed her brows. She also heard the sound of the walking stick approaching, the disordered footfalls growing louder. Their intent was unmistakable. They were advancing in their direction.

pair of feet clad in canvas shoes. She continued to look up and saw a hunched figure, leaning

How can it be

over sixty, and although his health was not the best, he remained calm even in the

desolate, abandoned construction site, his gaze finally settling on Josie, who was

His gaze darkened.

you!” Johnny brandished his knife at him, a hint of fear lingering

voice steady as he said, “This

Johnny searched his

terrifying! How on earth did Mark manage to find this place? Wasn’t it long since

“Young man, you have quite

leaning on his walking stick, completely disregarding the knife

his subordinates were forced

don’t discriminate. You’re not

struggles from my youth until now. There’s nothing I haven’t seen. Your mere knife can’t harm

to move forward,

do next. Should we take action? But this

Whatever you’re planning to do is none of my business. I’m not

unmistakably carried a trace of anticipation, but

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