Chapter 34: One Step Closer

Third Person’s POV

ACE AND SHANTEL both cursed under their breath as they arrived at the mansion, only to be greeted by scattered corpses outside its premises.

“What the hell just happened here?” Shantel exclaimed, her disbelief evident.

“It looks like someone beat us to it and had the same intentions,” Ace remarked, signaling the team to secure the entire mansion.

“Carefully inspect the surroundings, including the bodies. There might be some who escaped or are still alive.”

His team nodded before swiftly dispersing. Meanwhile, Shantel instructed her own team members to explore the dense area at the back of the mansion. It was a challenging task, as there might still be lurking enemies around.

Once everyone had taken their positions, Ace and Shantel cautiously entered the mansion. They gripped their firearms and remained vigilant as they scanned their surroundings.

Even inside the mansion, there were scattered corpses. Both of them winced, unable to ignore the stench that filled the a