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Chapter 19 - Exit through chaos

Author: Nielle Kris
last update publish date: 2026-07-14 21:01:17

The elegant atmosphere that defined the Onyx gala had dissolved away, leaving to sizzle, a mix of chaos and tension. Panicked murmurs echoed from every angle of the hall.

The doors burst open, paramedics rushed inside with emergency equipments and a stretcher. The medical professionals that were amongst the guest quickly briefed them before stepping aside.

One paramedic checked Mrs. West pupil, the other attached a pulse oximeter.

“Good, she’s alive, let’s move.”

Bryan felt a wave of relief
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