Ace wasn't done. Rising to his feet, he reached for his rail gun and turned toward the house—only for Delores to step in front of him, blocking his path.
"Ace, don't force me," she warned with a low and tense voice.
"Don't worry, I don't plan to," Ace said with a grim smile. Then, eyeing the rifle in his hands, he added, "This is just to show how serious I am."
Delores nodded, stepping aside. She figured Ace wouldn't be reckless enough to attack Janice while surrounded by McSuile's best and brightest guards… right? Still, she decided to stick by his side, just in case.
As Ace attempted to climb the steps of the front patio, something strange happened. The moment his foot landed on the patio, he found himself back on the first step. Frowning, he tried again, but he got the same result.
"What the heck?" he muttered, turning to Delores for an explanation.