Hansen froze in the doorway with his face pale with shock as he noticed the chaotic scene inside the hall. The sight of the thugs sprawled on the floor, incapacitated by the men in grey, left him momentarily speechless. Alora stood beside him, equally dazed, unable to comprehend how quickly their
As the evening wore on, the tension from earlier gradually dissipated, and the classmates' gathering resumed its jovial atmosphere. Conversations flowed freely, punctuated by bursts of laughter, as everyone enjoyed the sumptuous food and drinks provided by Phil. The earlier scare now seemed like a
After the class reunion had come to an end, Adrian and Doris offered to escort Jenny back to her hotel. The city lights of Jolley City flickered in the night, casting a warm glow on the streets as they walked. The evening air was cool, and there was a sense of calm after the tumultuous events of the
Doris turned and walked out of the room, leaving her family to their derisive laughter. As it drew closer to Doris and Adrian's wedding, the Greene household buzzed not with the excitement of an upcoming nuptial celebration but with preparations for a different event entirely. The focus was on G
In the Greene family house, Doris stood by the window, clutching the phone tightly. She had not seen Adrian for close to 24 hours or heard nothing from him. The silence weighed heavily on her heart, and worry gnawed at her from both sides. On one hand, she feared for Adrian’s safety. On the other,
Jenny and a few of Doris's friends and classmates were also present, having come to support her. They watched in dismay as Kathryn and other members of the Greene family belittled Doris at every turn. "Adrian is a coward who can't even be here for his own wedding preparations. You're throwing your
"Hey, Gary, Linda. They're here for you!" Kathryn said, grinning. Gary's face lit up with a broad smile. He assumed this prestigious visit was orchestrated by his father, who had numerous high-level connections. As whispers spread through the room, people began to offer their congratulations to G
Suddenly, one of the guests noticed the helicopters in the air, so she exclaimed and pointed to the sky with all eyes following her gaze. Sure enough, several helicopters were descending towards the mansion with their rotors creating a rhythmic whirring sound that added to the anticipation. The s