Individuals who engage in felony crimes often find themselves at the center of police focus, making it crucial for people like Tate Landry to master the art of evasion. Tate has learned how to blend into the shadows, remaining undetected byw enforcement. Upon spotting Deana, he felt a rush of excitement, yet he maintained a calm exterior.
With a cold demeanor, he shook the gun in his hand and barked, “Hurry up, don’t f*cking take your time!”
Deana and Zara, unaware of the tension in the air, quickly followed the others. Recognizing that he had Deana under his control, Tate abandoned his search for other rooms. Instead, he positioned himself at the back of the group as they entered the hall, ensuring the door was firmly shut behind them. Inside the hall, over 100 men, women, and children looked anxiously at Tate Landry, uncertain of his next move.
Taking to the auction stage, Tate seized the microphone and proimed arrogantly, “Everyone, it’s quite the twist of fate that we find ourselves here together today, so allow me to introduce myself.”
Clearing his throat, Tate continued, “My name is Tate Landry, a northerner and a Grade A wanted criminal. I fled to Aurous Hill, where I merely intended to buy a pack of cigarettes at the subway entrance when the police spotted me. Left with no choice, I had to hide here and take you all hostage.”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">
He then addressed the crowd, “But don’t be scared. I assure you, I’m not after money, nor do I wish to harm anyone. I simply need everyone to stay put as bargaining chips while I negotiate with the police. Once they agree to my terms, I’ll make my escape, and all of you can leave safely.”
His words brought a slight sense of relief to the majority. They believed that if they cooperated as hostages, Tate would eventually grant them their freedom. Deana and Zara shared the same sentiment, feeling a mix of misfortune and resignation, simr to the feeling one might have when encountering a bank robber. While the situation was certainly dire, their focus shifted to ensuring their own safety first and foremost.
Tate continued, “As I mentioned, all I need is your cooperation. Just keep your hands on your heads and refrain from any sudden movements. Anyone who tries to act out will meet the same fate as the two others!”
Understanding Tate’s ruthless nature, the crowd remained still, silently acknowledging the danger they were in. Still unsatisfied that his warning would suffice, Tate revealed the explosives strapped to his vest. “I see many of you are in your 20s and 30s, just as I once was. I know that youth often leads to impulsive decisions, so let me give you a piece of advice: don’t try to be a hero, and don’t think a few of you can band together to take me down!”
“I recognize that it might be challenging to fight all of you at once; I don’t have enough bullets to take everyone out. However, the explosives I’m wearing can easily reduce this ce to rubble and take all of you with it. Even if you manage to disarm me, as long as I press the switch, I can destroy us all. Do youprehend?”
The gravity of his words sent waves of fear through the crowd. No one had anticipated that Tate not only wielded a gun but was also equipped with enough explosives to obliterate the entire building. The reality of their fragile mortality set in, extinguishing any lingering thoughts of rebellion among them. Even the security personnel, several of whom were young veterans, quickly dismissed their ideas of turning the tables. For many of these young soldiers, subduing a single person was a manageable task, but ensuring that a finger didn’t identally trigger a deadly device was nearly impossible.<h3 ss="has-text-align-center" id="chapter-list"><strong></strong><fnd7a1> The source of th?s content is Find_Novel(.</fnd7a1>