Building The Strongest Family-Chapter 17: Again [ 2 ]

Arthur and Ashley were frozen in terror, especially Ashley; her face drained of color as she shrank into Arthur's arms, trembling uncontrollably.

While Arthur's heart raced wildly with fear and anger alike, how could this happen right after leaving the hospital? If it weren't for Hunter and Magnus' quick thinking...

"Dammit! Do these guys think I'm some soft target they can just squeeze whenever they want?" Fury sparked in his eyes.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Suddenly gunfire erupted around them; bullets riddled their car like rain!

" Boss! Get down!" Hunter shouted urgently while drawing an imposing firearm that resembled a futuristic desert eagle, a weapon built for power.

Magnus mirrored his actions swiftly as both men rolled out of the vehicle to take cover behind it.

The streets were engulfed in chaos. Shouts, screams, and cries filled the air as people dashed for their lives.

Cars collided with each other and light poles, some even exploding in fiery bursts. It was a scene of utter pandemonium.

Arthur gazed out of the car window, his heart heavy with dread.

He felt a tight knot forming inside him as he struggled to process the turmoil unfolding before him.

"Br... Brother, I'm scared," Ashley whimpered from his arms, gripping him tightly as she trembled with fear.

"Don't worry, Ash. Hunter and Magnus will take care of this," Arthur reassured her, shaking off his daze to comfort his sister.

Suddenly..

Bang! Bang! Bang!

A new wave of gunfire erupted around them. Their car was surrounded by three black vehicles as over twenty armed men poured out, shooting indiscriminately.

Thankfully, Arthur's vehicle was bulletproof; otherwise, it would have been reduced to rubble by now.

Hunter and Magnus took cover behind one of the nearby cars, quickly aiming at two attackers before firing their weapons.

Boom! Boom!

The sound echoed like thunder as both assailants fell lifelessly to the ground,lower bodies blown apart in a gruesome display.

For the next few minutes, an intense exchange of fire ensued between Hunter and Magnus and the armed men.

But it quickly became clear that they were no match for Arthur's skilled bodyguards; their guns were simply too powerful.

With each precise shot, they sent bodies sprawling across the pavement, some heads exploded into a shower of blood and brain matter.

It was evident that these bodyguards were professionals; their proficiency with firearms was extraordinary.

Within thirty minutes, all but one of the armed men lay defeated amidst pools of blood and dismembered limbs,the lone survivor fleeing but losing an arm in his desperate escape.

Just then,a wailing siren pierced through the chaos! In mere moments, hundreds of police cars descended upon the scene like a swarm of locusts.

Officers clad in protective gear swarmed everywhere while armored vehicles rolled in behind them.

The Special Weapons And Tactical Division (S.W.A.T.D.) had arrived!

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"Freeze! Hands up!" "Lie on the ground!" "Weapons on the ground now!"

Shouts rang out from every direction as police surrounded Hunter and Magnus with guns drawn.

Remaining calm under pressure, they complied,laying down their weapons and raising their hands high above their heads before being cuffed.

Within seconds, barricades went up around the area to secure it against any further threats.

Arthur stepped out of the car with Ashley still clinging to him; her eyes were covered by a white cloth to shield her from witnessing such grotesque horror.

"Sir! Are you okay?" One member of S.W.A.T.D approached Arthur cautiously.

Arthur shot a cold glance at the S.W.A.T. D member and said, "Those two you arrested are my bodyguards."

"I understand that, but they still need to be put under control. Please forgive me for this, sir," the officer replied.

Suddenly, a commanding voice interrupted their exchange. "Sergeant!"

Arthur turned to see a man in his thirties, clad in a black leather jacket and a bulletproof vest, with a badge hanging prominently around his neck,he looked like he had stepped right out of a detective show.

Beside him stood an equally striking female officer dressed similarly; her long black hair was tied back in a ponytail, accentuating her stunning features and wild demeanor.

"Sir!" The S.W.A.T. D member immediately snapped to attention upon seeing the approaching man.

"I'll take it from here," the man said firmly before turning to Arthur with an apologetic smile. "Mr. Osborn."

"Well, if it isn't Chief Tom! You certainly have impeccable timing," Arthur retorted sarcastically.

"Whenever there's trouble, you arrive just after it's all sorted out or when there are casualties. You police really know how to make an entrance!"

"Please, sir, watch your tone! This is the Chief of Police of Neo-Luminara," Jessica, the beautiful officer,interjected angrily.

Arthur raised an eyebrow at her and replied coolly, "Oh really? If I'm wrong, please enlighten me! We've been engaged in open fire with armed men for thirty minutes straight! Where were you? If it weren't for my bodyguards' skills, I'd be dead by now! Why did it take more than half an hour for you to respond?"

He gestured around at the chaos surrounding them and continued disdainfully, "Look at this mess! If you'd arrived earlier, none of this would have happened. All you're doing is collecting taxes while sitting idly by,completely useless!"

His frustration boiled over as he spoke; these officers never seemed to arrive until after emergencies were resolved or lives were lost. It made him want to scream.

"You... you..." Jessica stuttered in disbelief as anger flashed in her eyes.

"That's enough, Jessica," Chief Tom interjected calmly but firmly.

Jessica huffed indignantly but kept her glare fixed on Arthur as he met her gaze with indifference before turning back to Chief Tom.

"Mr. Osborn," Chief Tom began again, "you'll need to accompany us to the station for further investigation and your statement."

Arthur nodded curtly, his expression still icy as he held onto Ashley, still blindfolded beside him.

"Brother," Ashley's voice trembled slightly as she asked softly, "Is everything over?"

"Yes," Arthur reassured her gently. "We're going to the police station so we can help with their investigation. Once we get there, I'll remove your blindfold."

"Okay," Ashley replied quietly as she nodded.