Awakening the War God novel Chapter 118

The Davis family's mansion, deep within the underground garage.

Victoria gripped a dagger, its cold steel pressed against the throat of Jack.

By her side, Joseph cradled Dellis, playfully tossing the child into the air and catching him, eliciting joyful giggles from the little one, who only found it interesting.

Erica, the child's mother, held her phone, trembling all over.

Her gaze never left her child, her heart pounding with fear.

"I... I've called my sister. Please, don't harm my child!" Erica's voice trembled with desperation.

Her hands mirrored Joseph's actions, involuntarily reaching out to catch the child each time he was thrown into the air.

She had no choice but to deceive her sister into coming here.

"Well done. With Stella here, we can lure that little scoundrel Gabriel over and take care of him!"

Joseph remarked with a sinister grin, holding the child. "Mr. Davis, I believe we're quite close friends. Why can't you just place some trust in me? Do you really think I would harm your child?"

"Don't worry, given our friendship, I'd never harm this little guy. Once we have Stella here, I'll return your child to you!" Joseph continued.

After Joseph snatched the child earlier, Jack turned hostile toward him.

He was clearly overestimating himself and acting recklessly.

With a snort, Jack retorted, "Joseph, considering your background, why haven't you made your escape? If you leave now, your godfather can surely protect you. Why insist on facing off with Gabriel?"

"You don't understand a thing!" Joseph snapped. "Once I leave the Davis mansion, I'll be exposed, nowhere to hide. If that scoundrel Gabriel catches up to me, it'll be a disaster! I can guarantee Gabriel came prepared today; the perimeter is undoubtedly a trap!"

"Leaving increases the odds of dying, while waiting in ambush here offers a glimmer of hope. Once we eliminate Gabriel, things might take a turn for the better!"

"Besides, beneath this villa lies a significant secret-a hidden passage!"

"In case things go south, hiding inside is safer than risking the unknown outside!"

Jack's expression shifted. "You're aware of the secret passage as well?"

Joseph disclosing this information was unexpected.

Earlier, Jack had sought refuge inside the mansion, hoping to escape through the secret passage.

It was a top secret of the Davis family, known only to Jack, Elijah, and their recently deceased father.

"Of course I know!" Joseph grinned. "That passage was dug under the orders of my godfather."

As the two conversed, the elevator leading to the underground garage suddenly made its movement.

The red arrow pointing downwards changed from 1 to -1!

"It must be Stella!" Joseph clutched Dellis and signaled to his henchmen.

Several of his men concealed themselves on either side of the elevator.

Then, Joseph smiled and confidently approached the elevator.

"Ding."

The red arrow turned to -2!

The elevator doors opened.

"Surprise!"

Indeed, the person inside the elevator was Stella.

"It's you!" Stella was take aback to see Joseph standing at the elevator entrance.

And only when she saw her panicked sister did she realize what happened.

She had been duped.

"Yes, it's me. I lured you here for ..."

"For me?" As Joseph felt a surge of satisfaction, suddenly, Gabriel's voice cut through the tension from behind Stella.

Joseph paled, seeing Gabriel emerge from the shadows, gripping a gun with unwavering determination.

In the rush of the moment, there was no time to dodge.

He instinctively lifted the child, shielding his head.

But still, Gabriel fired.

A sharp "bang" pierced the air.

Erica covered her mouth in shock, and Stella's heart contracted, worried if the child had been hit.

The bullet grazed the child's clothing and struck Joseph's chest.