The Wrong Woman

Chapter 378

Nathan couldn't bear to witness Mila's anguish. He enveloped her in a tight embrace, murmuring soothing words into her ear, “Chubs, gather your strength.”

Mila clung to Nathan's chest, her sobs heavy with grief. “Nate, that monster took my parents from me."

Nathan leaned in close, his voice a gentle whisper in her ear. “Stay strong. You must seek justice for them.”

Mila nodded through her tears in determination. “Fine.”

“Are you ready?” Nathan delicately cradled the back of Milas head, drawing her close to his chest, their closeness puzzling onlookers.

Once more, Milanodded. In a swift motion, Nathan plucked the hairpin from Mila’s hair and aimed a shot at Silas, who was lying on the bed.

The muffled sound of the gunshot barely registered. Before anyone could comprehend the events unfolding, a crimson dot appeared on the forehead of the elderly man on the bed.

Silas froze, his eyes wide open, his body rigid and unresponsive.

raise his gun, only to find Nathan aiming

and Mila, guns

fear, pleaded, “Please, don't

Murray and

gun, wiping away her tears, and trained it on the opposite side of

gunman demanded, “or we'll end both

calmly, retrieving the box containing the Azurium and tucking it into her pocket. Addressing the others, she warned, “I'll use him as a meat shield if anyone dares to shoot.” Murray raised his hands, a smirk playing on his lips as he eyed the

had never encountered such a formidable weapon-compact yet potent, concealed within Milas hair like a simple hairpin.

anxiety as he asked, “How did you manage to get it in?" Approaching Murray, Mila asked softly, “Are you

years, investigating extensively. Of course, we're

softly. “Aside from her work as a chemist, she has

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guesses?”