When Tate Landry revealed the fate of Deana and Zara, a wave of relief washed over everyone else. Atst, it seemed safe! Yet, deep down, Zara felt a sense of desperation. She couldn’t grasp why Tate Landry had singled out her and her mother from over a hundred individuals.


    After some contemtion, Zara couldn’t shake the thought: “I’m not trying to brag, but when ites to appearances, my mother and I do stand out among all those people. Tate Landry certainly has a robust presence and a bit of a smirk; choosing us fits his character. However, I can’t help but wonder if he has other intentions beyond simply using us as hostages.”


    Feeling anxious, she nced at her mother beside her. Deana noticed Zara’s worried gaze, gently patting her hand and whispering, “Zara, don’t worry. I’m right here with you.”


    Zara replied softly, “Mom, we need to figure out how to send a message to Dad or Grandpa.”


    Deana shook her head. “The distant water can’t save the nearby fire. Everyone else is panicking. What if he catches you while you’re on the phone?”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    With growing anxiety, Zara eximed, “But we can’t just let things be!”


    Just then, Tate Landry approached the mother-daughter pair, prompting Zara to quickly silence herself. He stepped in front of them with a shrug and a grin, saying, “Ah, the two lovelydies have decided to apany me once again!”


    Without hesitation, Deana responded, “If you’re going to take a hostage, take me instead. My daughter is too young and scared. She might be too chatty on the way, and I wouldn’t want to annoy you.”


    Hearing her mother, Zara protested, “Mom! I want to go with you!”


    Tate Landry feigned surprise, remarking, “Oh, I didn’t realize you two were a mother-daughter duo!”


    Deana looked at him with pleading eyes and said, “Sir, my daughter is still so young and frightened. Please, let her go.”


    At that moment, a woman dressed somewhat provocatively spoke up in irritation. “Hey! What’s this about? He’s chosen you two, so just ept your fate. Why create more trouble for us? I suggest you both follow him without any more bargaining!”


    As she spoke, someone nearby echoed her sentiments. “Yes! Now that he has picked you two, are you trying to make him choose someone else among us?”


    The morous woman quickly added, “Exactly! Whoever he chooses should just go along with him. Don’t put the rest of us at risk!”


    Tate Landry nced at the woman, a smile ying on his lips as he asked, “What’s the matter, beauty? Are you worried I might choose you?”


    The woman looked taken aback and quickly waved her hands. “No, no! I’m just in. The little beauty here is much better looking!”


    Tate Landry regarded her coldly, a yful smile on his face as he replied, “Since you’re aware of how in you are, perhaps it’s best you leave this world and spare others your presence!”


    With that, he pointed his gun at the woman.


    Terrified, she screamed, “No, please! That’s not what I meant!”


    Tate Landry’s smile turned cruel as he swiftly pulled the trigger.<fn2cb7> For more chapters visit Find★Novel</fn2cb7><h3 ss="has-text-align-center" id="chapter-list"><strong></strong>