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Under the cover of the night, Chris stealthily climbed to a nearby building and set up his sniper gun. He
communicated with his comrades through an earpiece.
The authorities had also dispatched two snipers to assist him.
“Zuko, I have a clear view of Grandma Janine from my position. She’s safe for now, with her head wound
bandaged. Albert is by her side, armed with a gun and dagger. Desiree is standing nearby.”
“Can we open fire now?” Zuko inquired.
“Not yet,” Chris replied. “Albert is on high alert. We need to distract him. I can take the shot once he’s three steps
away from Grandma Janine.”
Meanwhile, Lina checked the time and realized over an hour had passed. Earlier, she had arranged for the food to
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtbe removed from the room as a solution for Janine’s safety.
Taking a deep breath, she knocked on the door.
“Who is it!?” Albert’s voice came from inside.
“Mr. Harper, it’s time for Grandma Janine to take her medicine,” Lina replied.
“Medicine? This old lady seems perfectly fine. She’s staring at me! Why would she need medicine?”
Lina said, “Grandma Janine has certain ailments that are common among elderly people. It’s crucial for her to take
her medicine on time to avoid any complications.”
Lina added, “Also, my dad is working to gather the money. The Thompson Group has plenty of liquid capital. It won’t
be difficult for him to come up with 750,000,000 in a short period.”
Chris’ voice then came through Zuko’s earpiece. “Albert seems to be considering the offer.”
Receiving Zuko’s signal, Lina continued her approach. “Mr. Harper, I know you must be hungry. Let me arrange for
some food to be sent in. You and Grandma Janine should eat.”
Albert was suspicious of her intentions. “You’re trying to trick me, aren’t you? I know the police have surrounded
me. If I open the door, I won’t survive!”
“Calm down. You’ve misunderstood.” Lina responded calmly. “We are the only ones out there. Will you turn on the
computer in the room? It’s connected to the surveillance outside. If you’re worried, you can watch us retreat from
the fifth floor.”
Albert remained suspicious, keeping his gun pointed at Janine’s head.
He signaled Desiree to turn on the computer at the desk, and she complied with Lina’s request. The events outside
the room appeared on the screen.
Lina led everyone to back off toward the stairs.
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Checking the surveillance, Albert saw that the corridor was empty. The distance from the room to the stairs was
considerable. Even if the attendant came to deliver food, they wouldn’t reach the door during the brief opening
period.
It seemed unlikely that even the police could arrive that quickly.
Albert instructed Desiree to call Zuko.
He said coldly, “Zuko, your fiancee mentioned sending us food, right?”
Zuko replied flatly, “Yes.”
“Send a portion of the cash first to show me your sincerity!” Albert gnashed his teeth. “Have someone leave it at
the door and then leave this floor immediately! If you try anything deceitful, I’ll kill this old lady!”
After ending the call, Zuko contacted Chris and briefed him quickly.
Chris adjusted himself and his gun, preparing to take action.
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