CHAPTER 13

He clenched his fists, his breath quickening, his eyes turning red as he struggled with immense grief and pain.

"...an hour later, the newly renovated 'dome' building in the first city will hold a press conference where the specific details of the suspect will be announced," the TV host's voice continued.

The choice of the dome as the venue was ironic, as it was a high-tech prison newly renovated by the military, yet to be put into use, serving as a grim reminder to criminals of their future confinement.

The next piece of news shattered Mindy beside him.

"But the good news is that one of the suspect's accomplices has been apprehended and killed," the broadcast announced.

As the broadcast aired, the image of the elderly man's head was prominently displayed.

At this moment, Mindy could no longer contain her pain. Tears streamed down her face as she knelt on the ground, crying loudly.

The once fierce killer, Mindy, now felt increasingly rebellious and resentful towards her father, Damon.

While other girls played with Barbie dolls, Mindy trained rigorously to become a top female killer, realizing later in life that she was merely a tool for her father's revenge.

Despite Damon's apparent love for his daughter, Mindy felt a sense of betrayal, longing for a normal childhood.

Blaming Su Chen for their predicament, Mindy lashed out at him, her anger palpable as she struck him repeatedly.

Su Chen, feeling helpless, remained silent, his face dark with unresolved thoughts.

As Mindy's tears soaked his sweater, Su Chen's heart ached, reminded of his sister Susan's tears after their mother's death.

Eventually, Mindy fell asleep in Su Chen's arms, exhausted from her emotional outburst.

"I'll let you sleep," Su Chen whispered, checking the clock on the wall. Their press conference was imminent.

Though the Dome was in the same city, reaching it would take hours by car.

However, Su Chen's tender demeanor had vanished, replaced by a stoic resolve. He recalled his ability to teleport, opening a space door and instantly transporting himself to the Capital City.

Walking through the air, Su Chen arrived at the Dome, drawing the attention of reporters and security guards alike.

Ignoring the gunfire aimed at him, Su Chen ascended to a vantage point, radiating an aura of power and vengeance.

As he unleashed a surge of energy, reminiscent of a nuclear explosion, Su Chen vowed to make his enemies pay.

*Moments later...*

Mindy awoke from a nightmare, dreaming of her father's death and Su Chen's involvement.

In a panic, she realized Su Chen was no longer in the safe house.

Glancing at the TV, she watched in disbelief as Su Chen defied all odds, his presence defying the world's perception of him.

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