Divorced CEO's Forgotten Wife Strikes Back (Riley and Bryce) novel Chapter 156

**TITLE: Dreams Refuse Gravity by Leo Arden Knox**

**Chapter 156: Her Blood**

**Lucky Draw**

With a sudden burst of adrenaline, Riley flung the door wide open, yanked Sebastian out, and propelled him behind one of the sturdy pillars in the garage, seeking refuge. The air was thick with tension, and she could feel the weight of the moment pressing down on her.

Their security team was supposed to be right behind them, following in a separate vehicle, but when she cast a quick glance over her shoulder, a chill ran down her spine. There was nothing but emptiness behind them.

Something had gone terribly wrong.

The sharp crack of gunfire reverberated through the dimly lit underground parking structure, each shot echoing ominously.

Riley’s heart raced furiously in her chest, pounding like a drum. No longer was she just focused on the mission at hand; her thoughts spiraled into a whirlwind of fear and urgency. What if a random car came barreling in at that very moment? Innocent lives could be caught in the crossfire, and the thought sent a shiver down her spine.

“Stay down. I’m going to draw her fire,” she whispered urgently, her voice barely above a breath.

Before Sebastian could even process her words, Riley had already dashed out from behind the pillar, her instincts taking over.

Sebastian stared after her, his mind racing. How could she be so reckless? Just like the night before in the game, she was throwing herself into danger, sacrificing her own safety for his.

**11:10**

**Chapter 156: Her Blood**

No. I can’t let this happen. I won’t let her get hurt.

Another shot rang out, piercing through the chaos. Riley flinched as a bullet grazed her arm, a sharp sting that she barely registered. There was no time to dwell on pain. With a fierce determination, she kicked the half-open door of a nearby car with all her might, slamming it directly into the approaching shooter.

The impact knocked the gun from the woman’s grasp, sending her crashing to the ground with a thud.

Riley’s instincts surged; she lunged forward, her body moving on sheer adrenaline.

The two women were locked in a fierce struggle, grappling with brutal intensity. Blood trickled from Riley’s arm, staining her sleeve, but she seemed oblivious to her wound.

Her singular focus was clear: she had to subdue this woman before she could reach for the weapon again.

Amidst the chaos, a commanding voice sliced through the noise. “That’s enough!”

The attacker froze, momentarily caught off guard.

**11:10**

**Chapter 156: Her Blood**

**Lucky Draw**

Riley turned her head, her breath hitching in her throat as she spotted Sebastian standing behind her, gun in hand. The barrel was aimed directly at her head, and for a split second, relief washed over her.

But then she noticed that his gaze was not on the assailant. No, his eyes were locked onto her arm, where blood had soaked through the fabric, a vivid reminder of the danger they were in.

“She shot you?” he asked, his voice laced with disbelief and concern.

“It’s just a scratch,” Riley replied, trying to brush it off, but the tremor in her voice betrayed her bravado.

But then came the unmistakable sound of a gun being cocked. Sebastian raised the weapon again, his demeanor shifting to something cold and furious. “How dare you hurt her?”

In that instant, Riley understood the depths of his feelings. She was not just a bodyguard to him; she was the person he cherished most, the one he wanted to protect at all costs. The thought of anyone harming her ignited a fire in him.

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