Chapter: 532

Caden pointed his gun at Joshua.

The icy wind screamed, yet Caden's stern look was even more intimidating than the dark barrel of his gun.

Alicia, now a human shield, stood in front of Joshua.

The sharp knife rested against her neck, where any minor movement could prove deadly.

Yet, as she gazed at Caden, who had seemingly appeared from nowhere, her previously empty and numb expression shifted to a slight smile.

The fear and despair dissolved instantly.

They were replaced by a profound sense of relief.

Caden continued to advance, each step deliberate, his intense eyes fixed on Joshua. “If that knife harms her even slightly, I'll end you."

Joshua was not afraid.

Unsure how Caden had located them and with no time to ponder, he yelled, his eyes red with rage, "Caden, take another step, and I'll cut her throat!"

He pressed the knife slightly as he spoke.

A thin Line of blood appeared on Alicia's pale neck.

Caden's eyes grew darker, and he stopped moving.

Alicia noticed Joshua's hands shaking.

Though he yelled with conviction, his underlying fear was evident.

She raised her eyes to meet Caden's.

Their glance lasted only a moment, but it was enough for them to understand each other's intentions.

Caden bent his thumb and pulled the trigger.

Just before the gunshot rang out, Alicia jerked her head back, striking Joshua forcefully with her skull.

At the same time, a tranquilizer dart struck Joshua's hand that clutched the knife.

The knife clattered to the ground. Alicia quickly pushed him away and sprinted towards Caden.

Caden moved forward, opened his arms, and enveloped her in an embrace.

In that moment, his heart steadied, cold and firm as ever. He shot a few more tranquilizer darts at Joshua, soon realizing they were almost depleted.

Nevertheless, the darts had done enough to partially paralyze Joshua, leaving him unable to move.

Alicia leaned into Caden weakly, clutching his clothing as though clinging to life itself.

"Monica..." she murmured, her voice weak and shaking from fear. "Save Monica."

Caden Lifted her with one arm, wrapped her in his coat, and made his way to a nearby room.

Monica's clothing was ripped, but she had not been harmed.

He took a piece of fabric to cover her and carried her away.

Cliff had arrived with backup by then, and he took charge of deciding Joshua's fate.