StarNovelPharaoh's voice deepened with anger as he asked, "What are your intentions with Micah?" His face hidden behind a mask, adding to Nina's growing unease. She lowered her head, "It was a chance encounter. I have no ulterior motives." Only Micah knew about her search. She was not sure if Micah had told Pharaoh about her situation, so she decided to take a gamble.
She bet on Micah's kindness, remembering how he taught children to read and helped the villagers with medicine. She gambled that Micah was a good person.
And she was right.
Pharaoh let out a cold laugh, "What is a Birkhamese doing here?" With that, he drew a gun from his waist and pointed it at Nina's forehead. She had seen war and death, but this moment was different. She knew one wrong word and Pharaoh would pull the trigger.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"I'm looking for someone. I was poisoned with KA48, a toxin developed by your people. My friend chere to find a cure. I got caught in the conflict and was mistaken for an enemy. I just want to survive," Nina's voice trembled with fear.
Outside, Nash felt like a caged animal. He wanted to storm in, but Micah got there first.
Mr. Joker held him back. "If you don't want Pharaoh to kill both of you, stay put," he warned.
Nash's face twisted with frustration. Mr. Joker's words confirmed Nina's suspicions. He had been discovered and was now was being watched.
He couldn't just stand by and do nothing. That wasn't an option.
Nash couldn't afford to hesitate. He needed to act swiftly, capture Pharaoh, and get Nina out of this hellish place. As if reading his mind, Mr. Joker leaned in and whispered, "I'm telling you again, don't make any rash moves. Mr. Micah won't let anything happen to Nina." én.swNash's expression darkened further.
Why was Micah so protective of Nina? What was their relationship? But before Nash could react, Mr. Joker took a step forward and discreetly pressed a handgun against Nash's waist.
Meanwhile, Micah rushed in to see Pharaoh holding a gun to Nina's head. His heart raced, and he felt a surge of urgency.
"Father, what are you doing? It's takenso long to find someone who I care about, and nowy to turnagainst you?"want Micah shouted, desperation in his voice.
Nina couldn't die, not before he figured things out. He had to protect her.
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Pharaoh's lips twisted into a cold smile. "This girl, Nina, she has guts. But she doesn't deserve to be by your side. Throw her into the slave camp to suffer. Otherwise, it will dishonor your sister." As Pharaoh pulled the trigger, Micah shoved Nina aside.
The bullet hit Micah squarely in the shoulder.
Nina froze in shock. She had always been suspicious of Micah, unsure of his intentions. But now, he had saved her life.
Pharaoh's expression darkened with rage. "Micah, do you even know What you're doing? Peter Gri CH/F-PSE X
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