Chapter 48 So-called High Status

• The world in front of Nyssa’s eyes rippled, distorting like a film unraveling before her. Everything blurred for a moment before snapping back into sharp focus. When she opened her eyes, she found herself standing on a quiet street. It took a second for her to recognize the place—"the scene from her past life". In front of her was the car where her brother, Max, had once tried to kill her. The shock hit her hard, but only for a second. Memories rushed back, and she quickly recollected herself. This time, it was different—she wasn't the same Nyssa who had once frozen in fear.
• The roar of Max’s engine filled the street as he charged toward her again. But Nyssa was ready. Instead of freezing, she dodged to the side with a swift jump, narrowly avoiding the vehicle. The car screeched, its tires burning rubber as Max made a sharp U-turn and sped toward her again, determined to finish what he’d started.
• Nyssa’s heart raced, but she was calm. Her hands moved with precision, reaching down to her boot and pulling out a gun she always kept hidden—a habit she never abandoned, even after retiring from the special forces. The cool metal felt familiar in her hands, but this was the first time she’d ever aimed it at family. **Max didn’t know that.**