Chelsea was intercepted not on the usual path back to Rose Garden, but on a winding narrow road.

Seen from above, this road almost traced a straight line from the city center directly to Rose Garden, the shortest route, known only to those who frequented the Bromley family.

Dante, Chelsea's father, had carved out this path primarily to save time on his way home.

But this road, little known to people, remained hidden and secluded. There were no streetlights, no pedestrians, just shadows lurking within the woods, creating an eerie and desolate atmosphere.

The gang of bandits had clearly laid in wait, well-prepared for this moment.

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