Chapter 17

Contract Marriage Challenges: Victory and More Threats to Come.

The right-hand man quickly activated the bomb, and Emily and Ethan realized that they had only moments to act.

"Everyone, clear the building!" Ethan yelled.

The team scattered, running out of the building as quickly as they could. Emily and Ethan searched for a way out, but they couldn't find one.

"We have to get out of here," Emily said, panic rising in her voice.

Ethan nodded, his mind racing. He spotted a window on the far side of the room.

"Over there," he said, pointing to the window.

They ran towards it, dodging gunfire from the right-hand man as they went. Just as they reached the window, a bullet grazed Ethan's arm, and he stumbled.

Emily grabbed him, pulling him towards the window. Together, they crashed through the glass and landed on the ground below.

As they ran towards their car, they heard the explosion behind them. Emily looked back to see the building erupt in flames.

"We did it," Ethan said, relief eviden