Chapter 405 Adrian Was Forcibly Awakened

• Adam's trio of bodyguards surged into action, forming a living barricade between the imminent danger and their charges. Armed with nothing but their determination, they could only rely on their own bodies, standing resolutely as human shields against the looming threat. With one arm anchoring Sarah securely against him, Adam steadied his aim, the barrel of his gun unwavering as it targeted Leander. A cold smirk curved his lips as he taunted, "You’ve got guts making this kind of scene in Astonville! Let’s find out who’s quicker on the draw—you or me!"
• The room froze in a harrowing standoff, tension coiling tighter with every passing second. Both sides held their ground, neither willing to yield nor fire the first shot, but the weight of unspoken threats hung heavily in the air, thick enough to choke. The stakes were undeniable—bullets don't care who they hit! A glancing wound could cripple, and a single shot could end a life!
• At that instant, a sudden phone ringtone shattered the tension in the room—a clear, melodic tone that seemed almost out of place amidst the hostility. The unexpected sound startled everyone, momentarily breaking their focus. The ringing came from Sarah's bag, though no one could fathom who would call at such a critical juncture. Caught in Adam's firm grip, Sarah dared not move, fearing even the slightest action might shatter the delicate balance between the opposing forces. Yet, the incessant ringing clawed at everyone’s nerves, its unrelenting urgency amplifying the already suffocating tension in the room.