Chapter One Hundred And Thirty Six

Just as Demetrius finished his sentence, a thunderous crash echoed through the room as the door splintered open, revealing Rueben and Martha standing on the other side. Their faces were filled with concern and determination as they surveyed the scene before them.

"Demetrius, it's over," Rueben declared firmly, his voice resonating with authority. "You've gone too far this time. Release Naomi and surrender yourself to the authorities."

Demetrius's eyes widened in shock and disbelief, his grip on me finally loosening. He seemed momentarily paralyzed, his grand plan crumbling before his eyes. The realization of his impending downfall washed over him, and his face contorted with a mixture of rage and desperation.

"No! You cannot stop me!" he bellowed, his voice trembling with a manic fervor. "I've come too far to back down now. This world is mine for the taking!"

Martha, her normally gentle demeanor replaced by a steely resolve, stepped forward. "Demetrius, you are not invincible. Your ac