Just when Harry thought he might actually lose this fight, the eastern wall of the warehouse exploded inward with a deafening blast.Smoke and debris filled the air. Through the chaos, Victoria's security force poured in—not just regular guards, but professional military contractors in full tactical gear.And leading them, wearing body armor and carrying a rifle, was Alice."Nobody touches my boyfriend!" Alice shouted, firing at the mercenaries nearest to Harry.Alfred was right behind her, along with Gage and a dozen volunteers from TechNova who'd armed themselves and demanded to help. Even Lydia Chen was there with a camera crew, documenting everything."If we're going down, we're taking The Consortium's crimes on film with us!" Lydia shouted, her cameraman capturing the battle.The tide shifted immediately. Victoria's contractors were professional soldiers—well-equipped, well-trained, and absolutely ruthless. They engaged The Consortium's mercenaries with devastating efficiency.Ha

Harry stood there for a long moment, watching her life slip away. It would be so easy to let nature take its course. To let this monster finally face the consequences of her evil.But Harry wasn't a killer.He placed his hand on her chest again and gave her just enough healing energy to stabilize her—enough that her heart would keep beating, enough that she'd survive to face trial. But no more than that. He left her weak, in pain, suffering from the cancer that was eating her alive."You'll live," Harry said coldly. "Long enough to stand trial. Long enough for the world to know exactly what you did. Long enough to spend your final months in a prison cell, reviled by everyone."Eleanor's eyes filled with tears—whether from relief or despair, Harry couldn't tell and didn't care.Police flooded the warehouse—legitimate officers this time, coordinated by Victoria and accompanied by federal agents. Eleanor Vance was immediately arrested, read her rights, and taken into custody under heavy