CHAPTER 55-INNOCENCE
Author: Alice Jane Atkinson
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

Henry was anxious as he watch the timer ticked down, the fate of humanity hanging in the balance.

"What if it doesn't work?" Henry asked.

"We have to hope. We don't have any other option." Nova replied.

Moments felt like hours as they waited. Finally, the timer reached zero and the computer system was silent.

The venomous smoke circulating through the cities dissipated, leaving in its wake a palpable sense of relief.

Henry had done it. He had saved humanity once again.

"We did it. We saved them."

After arriving back at Ravenstone mansion, Henry composed himself before entering the door.

As he approached the study where Prosecutor Tristan Morris and butler Mr. Howard were waiting, Henry felt a sense of relief wash over him. He had finally accomplished his mission to take down Columbus Parker.

"Henry, you have returned." Mr. Howard greeted him as he opened the study foor for him. "How did it go?"

Henry took a seat in one of the plush leather armchairs, his mind still reeling fr
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