Chapter 121

Footsteps echoed louder, and three dark figures suddenly appeared around the stairwell corner. The moment they spotted the two standing by the emergency door, they raised their crossbows without hesitation. Cameron didn't wait—he fired instantly. Before the men in black could release a single bolt, bullets tore into their arms. Blood splattered onto the stairs. As two of them tried to flee, Cameron fired again, hitting them in the legs. The last one bolted upstairs towards the rooftop. Just as Cameron stepped forward to go after him, Tristan's eyes narrowed coldly. He yanked Cameron back by his collar and darted outside the emergency exit with sharp precision. Two deafening explosions rang out. The steel door behind them rattled violently… then everything went silent. Cameron nudged the door open slightly, gun raised first. The sharp, metallic scent of blood hit him hard, making him frown instinctively. Tristan swung the door open. The once-pristine white walls were now drenched in red