“Bang!” The gunshot echoed loudly in the room, plunging everyone into silence. A thin, finger-sized hole appeared in the woman’s forehead. Her eyes widened in shock before she fell backward, and arge pool of blood began to spread across the ground, filling the air with the metallic scent of death. Fear gripped the attendees, causing some to faint on the spot. No one could believe that Tate Landry was capable of such brutality. The woman had only spoken a few words, and he had shot her without hesitation. In truth, Tate Landry didn’t kill her out of disgust; rather, he intended to send a chilling message to Deana and Zara. This gruesome act was meant to ensure theirplete submission, as he nned to take them away as intended.
Turning his gaze to Deana, who was visibly shaken, he asked with an unsettling curiosity, “So, beautifuldy, are you still trying to negotiate with me?”
Deana quickly shook her head, realizing that the man standing before her was a ruthless killer. She understood that her only option was toply with his demands.
In her mind, she thought, “If I keep bargaining with him, I could easily end up dead. While my life may not matter much to me, I can’t let him harm Zara. I have to survive for her sake!” With that resolve, she took Zara’s hand, looked directly at Tate Landry, and dered firmly, “We will follow you!”
Tate Landry’s face broke into a satisfied grin. “As long as you obey and help me escape, I won’t harm you. But if you dare to y games with me, you and your daughter will face dire consequences!”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">
Deana nodded resolutely, replying with conviction, “Don’t worry, we will cooperate.”<fnc0b5> Chapters first released on Find[?]ovel</fnc0b5>
With a satisfied smile, Tate Landry announced, “Great! Now it’s time to get moving!” He then waved his gun and instructed, “You two go ahead!”
Deana nodded, pulling Zara close as they stood together. The mother and daughter exchanged a determined nce; Deana squeezed Zara’s hand tightly and began walking toward the entrance of the treasure pavilion. At that moment, Isaac Cameron’s Rolls-Royce came to a halt in the courtyard outside, while the police retreated to the perimeter as Tate Landry hadmanded, keeping their eyes fixed on the treasure pavilion. Suddenly, the locked door of the pavilion swung open, capturing everyone’s attention.
Deputy Commander Stanley White issued orders through his internal walkie-talkie: “All snipers, prepare! As soon as the target is visible, lock in from your positions!”
Meanwhile, themander-in-chief interjected, “Team White, remember, the target has been holding the detonation switch. We must proceed with caution! No shots fired unless we are absolutely certain!”
Stanley White’s heart raced as he processed this, and just as he was about to respond, he spotted two women emerging from the treasure pavilion!
At that moment, Isaac Cameron, standing less than five meters from Captain White, eximed, “Master! It’s Deana and Zara!”