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197. The Slumdog Billionaire
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The estate’s silence felt unnatural, too perfect. The moment Ryan clutched Emily tightly in his arms, Henry’s instincts sharpened like a blade pressed against his throat.

**Something was wrong.**

“Ryan, keep her close. We’re not done yet,” Henry said, his voice low, controlled.

Ryan looked up, confusion clouding his face. “But we found her—”

Henry’s eyes scanned the shadows. The guards had backed off too easily. No protests. No threats.

Then he saw it.

A red blinking light.

“**Get down!**” Henry shouted, lunging toward Jasmine and Ryan just as a deafening explosion rocked the mansion.

The windows shattered, glass raining like ice as the walls trembled. Flames burst from the far end of the corridor, the heat pressing against Henry’s back as he shielded Jasmine with his body.

The floor shook, smoke billowing around them.

“Move! *Move!*” Henry barked, dragging Jasmine behind him, his arm wrapped protectively around her waist. Ryan held Emily close, stumbling but keepi
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