Chapter 275

Stephen carried Tessa as he followed James up the stairs. In his arms, Tessa clung tightly to his shirt, her eyes filled with tension and worry. Stephen's gaze softened, and he spoke to her in a reassuring tone. "Don't be afraid. Your sister will be fine." Tessa's hands trembled as they gripped his shirt. When people were overwhelmed by fear and tension, their bodies reacted instinctively, far beyond their control. While Tessa had been fighting James for her life, she had been fearless, unafraid even of death. But the moment she saw Seline in his grasp, her blood ran cold. She could face her death without fear, but she couldn't bear to watch her sister be brutally killed in front of her. Stephen reassured her again. "Don't be afraid, Tessa." On the rooftop, the helicopter had descended to a stop. Seline was still held by the burly, menacing man. As they moved, the snipers hidden in the surrounding buildings adjusted their positions accordingly. Fortunately, the building where t