Defiance Under Threat

"Lily!" Ethan roared behind her, his voice tearing through the air. "Touch her, and I'll kill every single one of you!"

"Alright, withdraw," the old man suddenly said, granting them an unexpected reprieve.

The gun pressed against Lily's forehead was immediately removed, and her first reaction was to shout—

"Wait a minute. Call an ambulance for me.

The old man on the other end was silent momentarily, then burst into laughter, echoing throughout the empty cathedral. "Girl, you're quite amusing."

The laughter abruptly ceased.

The men in black gave a final warning to the gathered worshippers and nuns before swiftly retreating from the church with trained precision.

"Lily!"

Hearing her name, Lily turned around.