CRASH!

BANG!

The apartment door burst open violently, and a wooden beam flew toward Hans's head, knocking him to the floor and releasing his grip on Zia's neck.

Eric arrived with Bianca. He immediately picked up the gun Hans had dropped and put it away while Bianca checked that Zia was okay.

“I told you not to open the door for anyone, Zia!” Eric scolded, immediately hugging Zia worriedly.

“But he's your father,” Zia replied hoarsely.

“Because of my father—that's why I forbade you from opening the door for anyone.”

Zia coughed while nodding in understanding in Eric's embrace.

A sigh of relief escaped Bianca's mouth as she realized she...