Chapter 796
Chapter 796:
Her eyes sharpened into a glare as her hand slipped discreetly into her bag, fingers curling around the pepper spray she had brought as a precaution.
If Amon dared to cross the line, she was prepared to fight back with everything she had.
Stella’s chest tightened, and before she could take another breath, a thunderous crash split the air.
The cafe’s glass door was kicked open, shattering into pieces across the floor. Before she could even react, a group of masked men stormed inside.
For a split second, they looked just as startled to see anyone there. Their eyes flicked between Stella and Amon. Stella’s face twisted in shock and disbelief.
Who on earth were these men?
“Nobody move! This is a robbery!” the leader barked.
Her gaze darted to him just as he drew a knife and pointed it directly at her. She turned quickly to Amon, her mind racing. Did he know something about this? Was this somehow connected to him?
The leader sneered when he realized they had stumbled upon an audience. “Well, well, didn’t think we’d find anyone here. And a pretty little thing, too. Jackpot, boys.”
The three masked men exchanged looks, their expressions dripping with something uglier than greed.
Amon’s playful smile vanished, his eyes turning cold, though a trace of surprise flickered in them.
That was when Stella realized these men weren’t with him.
His jaw tightened in irritation. Clearly, this wasn’t how he had planned to spend his afternoon.
“What are you waiting for? Both of you, hand over your wallets, phones, and anything valuable, now!” the robber with the knife shouted.
His two partners swung their clubs menacingly, moving closer to trap Stella and Amon. One of them kept staring at Stella, his eyes filled with lecherous intent. “Boss, she’s gorgeous… even prettier than a movie star. How about we—”
The so-called boss kicked his loudmouthed man, though he still sneaked a few glances at Stella himself. In the end, he forced himself to stay focused. “Shut up and grab the money first!”
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Stella’s skin went cold, her body trembling despite herself.
She had picked up a few simple moves from Rita, but they were only enough to fight off one attacker. Against three men, she stood no chance.
And the pepper spray buried in her bag? She knew she’d never get the chance to reach for it.
Amon’s eyes flickered, as if weighing his odds. Then, forcing a smile that didn’t quite reach his eyes, he raised his hands. “Relax, guys. Money’s not an issue. Just… don’t hurt anyone.”
He spoke slowly, easing a hand toward his wallet while sneaking a sidelong glance at Stella. His expression was unreadable, as though working through a plan of his own.
Before he could figure out how to handle the three men, someone slipped silently through the broken door. The robbers were so focused on Stella and Amon that they didn’t notice. Suddenly, the shadow attacked the man closest to Stella, and with a sharp crack, he screamed in agony.
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