Not twins novel (Natasha and Kenneth)
Chapter 969 Kenneth Is Surrounded

"Wait." At that moment, someone unexpectedly spoke up.

Luke shifted his gaze, looking toward them.

The person on the other side hesitated briefly before proceeding to drop the guns one by one onto the ground.

Upon seeing this, Boss furrowed his brows and sternly ordered, “Don't you dare drop them! Pick them up right now!"

The person leading the other group stared at him and said, "But Boss, what about you? Nothing is more important than your safety."

"Cut the c*ap! Once you drop your guns, we'll lose!" Boss yelled.

The person looked on, his brows tightly knitted, seemingly unsure of his next course of action.

"Pick it up!" he finally yelled.

The rest of the other party hesitated, and at that moment, someone bent down to pick up a gun.

Seeing this, Luke fired a shot at that person. The individual was wounded and fell, though the injury was not critical.

"Why bother picking up what you've already put down?" he asked.

"You-"

"Try picking up another one, and the next shot will land right here!" Luke pointed at a specific spot on Boss' body. The leader of the other party watched with a furrowed brow.

Just then, Boss fixed his gaze on him and asked, "Do you remember what I told you before, no matter when..."

He didn't finish his sentence, but the way he looked into the other person's eyes seemed to convey everything. The other person listened with a solemn expression, and then he nodded firmly.

"I understand," he responded.

Kenneth looked on. Even though he didn't understand the meaning, he knew that this was their secret code.

Denying them any further opportunities, Kenneth suddenly grinned at Boss. "It appears they don't really care about you that much. Since that's the case, allow me to bid you farewell."

Upon hearing that, Boss locked eyes with him, a subtle smile curling at the corners of his mouth. "J, do you believe that if I die, you won't make it out alive either?"

"Is that so?"

Boss chuckled lightly. "You can try. Having you accompany me in death might actually be worthwhile."

Kenneth's gaze darkened. He knew very well that this person must have had intentions and a purpose in trying to return here. Yet, as fate would have it, humans were often stubborn. His gaze bore into Boss. "Since that's the case, allow me to send you on your way first." With those words, he pressed the gun against Boss' forehead, slowly chambering a round.

Boss showed no signs of fear, his gaze unwavering as he said, "J, remember this, whether I live or die, I'll be a haunting presence in your life. You'll never escape me in this lifetime."

Nevertheless, Kenneth remained completely unfazed. Looking at the man, he said, "It's a shame that that's merely your perception. As far as I'm concerned, you're as insignificant as a speck of dust, hardly worth acknowledging."

Boss' expression shifted slightly at that.

For a strong person, this was probably the most hurtful thing to hear.

I see him as a rival, yet he didn't even consider me worthy of his attention.

At the thought of that, Boss' expression became even more grim.

Staring at Kenneth with eyes filled with resentment, he retorted, "Kenneth, spare me the pleasantries, you can try-"

Kenneth didn't waste any more time to bicker with him, his finger poised to pull the trigger.

However, right at that moment, a blinding burst of light suddenly engulfed them, accompanied by the rapid staccato of gunshots.

"Boss, be careful!" Luke rushed forward, positioning himself directly in front of Kenneth.

The latter had no idea what was happening. By the time he came to his senses, he saw countless beams of intense light coming from above, shining directly on them. It was so bright that it was unbearable to keep their eyes open.

"Boss, don't open your eyes," Luke warned, "this is a specially crafted light. If you open them, you'll go blind."

Upon hearing the warning, Kenneth shut his eyes tightly.

Luke promptly called out to those behind him, "Everyone, keep your eyes closed!"

When Boss heard that, he suddenly burst into laughter. "I didn't expect that you would actually know about this."

Hearing that, Kenneth tried to reach for the person beside him, only to replace that Boss had already disappeared without a trace.

At that moment, Kenneth understood everything and a cold smirk formed on his lips. "Boss, is this the trick you've been scheming all night to lure me here?"

By then, Boss had long since made his way to safety, and a person nearby was freeing him from his handcuffs. Standing in the shadows, he observed the surrounded group, fully aware that now they were his prisoners.

With this realization, a taunting smile graced his lips. "So what? Are you taken aback? Or pleasantly surprised, perhaps?"

Kenneth sneered. "I had thought there were more tricks in store. Turns out, it's nothing special!"

Boss' expression underwent a subtle transformation, his gaze reflecting a mix of emotions. "Indeed, it's nothing special, but you still ended up in my hands, didn't you? J, you truly are something, maintaining your defiance even in the face of death. I must admit, I admire your resolve."

"I have plenty more points left for you to admire!" Kenneth retorted.

"It's a pity I won't have the chance to witness them, then," Boss proclaimed. Then, he turned his attention to the people behind him and declared, "Listen closely, everyone. The individuals standing before us are among the most influential figures in DX Group. You're undoubtedly aware of the immense wealth associated with that place. If we take them down, everything acquired tonight will belong to all of you!"

The moment he uttered those words, a wave of excitement swept through the surrounding crowd. Cheers filled the air at all four tables, and they looked at the surrounded group as if they were fishes laid out on a chopping block, ready to be slaughtered at will.

"Boss, can we start the countdown now?" someone aimed their weapon at Kenneth and the others and suggested.

"Of course!" Boss replied. However, at that moment, his gaze fell upon Thalia in the crowd.

His eyes narrowed slightly, and then, after whispering something to the person beside him, that individual nodded and proceeded directly toward Thalia.

At this point, Kenneth and his companions found themselves surrounded from all sides.

Thalia was concentrating with her eyes closed, attuned to the shifting sounds when suddenly, someone approached and pulled her away.

Born with keen instincts, she discerned that the person wasn't Spencer and swiftly acted, dislocating their arm.

An agonizing scream sounded, then the person said, "I'm here to save you!"

"Save me?" Thalia asked, her voice filled with disbelief.

"Boss ordered me to save you!"

Thalia was slightly taken aback. While she didn't know the connection between Boss and this unfamiliar face, she could tell that he cared a lot about them. After a moment of hesitation, she said, "All right, I'll go with you."

Suddenly, Spencer called out to her, "Thalia."

Even though Thalia couldn't see Spencer's exact location, she could still pinpoint his position by the sound of his voice.

She walked up to him and embraced him.

"Wait for me," she said.

Spencer had a lot to say, but after a long pause, all he managed was, "Be careful.”

Thalia didn't say more. Instead, she released him and followed the person, leaving with them.

As they walked, Thalia discreetly sent some signals to Anthony. Fortunately, the person leading her was unaware of her gestures, and even Boss, at a distance, remained oblivious to any potential problems.