Chapter 8 - The Shot in the Dark
The blinding muzzle flash of the heavy weapon momentarily illuminated the chaotic, terrifying darkness of the grand library.
Claire threw her entire body violently over Owen, completely shielding the terrified child from the flying debris.
She heard the sickening, heavy thud of a body completely collapsing onto the expensive Persian rug.
The mansion’s emergency backup generators suddenly kicked in, flooding the massive room with bright, artificial yellow light.
Claire gasped in absolute horror when she saw Graham completely kneeling on the floor, heavily clutching his bleeding chest.
He had bravely thrown himself entirely in front of the deadly bullet meant perfectly for his young son.
Everett stood entirely shocked, holding a smoking pistol he had clearly panicked and fired blindly in the dark.
Julian aggressively raised his own weapon, completely preparing to finish the bloody job and completely execute the wounded billionaire.
Claire realized that Graham was entirely too weak to successfully defend himself against the trained assassin.
She grabbed a heavy antique fire poker completely off the stone hearth and aggressively charged directly at the distracted killer.
She violently swung the heavy iron rod, striking Julian completely across the side of his scarred face.
Julian dropped his weapon and completely staggered backward, heavily blinded by his own blood and extreme pain.
Everett completely panicked, rapidly aiming his smoking weapon directly at Claire’s head to protect his illegitimate son.
He screamed that Claire had entirely ruined his perfect plan and completely destroyed his legacy.
He confidently placed his trembling finger completely on the trigger, fully preparing to instantly end her life.
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Before the corrupt lawyer could even squeeze the trigger, a towering, heavily armed figure stepped quietly out of the shadows.
It was the loyal captain of the mansion guard, completely covered in dried blood but holding a massive shotgun aimed perfectly at Everett.
