Anthony's face was etched with concern as he stood at a distance from the police officers. He spoke in a deep, urgent tone, "Captain Stacy, we cannot allow Walter to hold Mariel hostage and walk away. I'm a doctor, and I can see that Mariel's neck wound is severe. If she is not treated, her life is in immediate danger."

Captain Stacy's pupils contracted slightly as he heard Anthony's words. His expression became serious and determined as he relayed into the intercom, "The hostage-takers are attempting to escape. The hostage is critically wounded and requires immediate medical attention. Snipers, prepare to fire!"

When Walter saw this, he was about to make his way to the helicopter.

Suddenly, a shot rang out through the forest, startling the countless birds in the

area.

Anthony saw Walter fall slowly. As Walter crumpled to the ground, a crimson stain blossoming between his eyebrows, time seemed to slow down.

At the same time, countless well-armed police officers rushed from the surrounding area, quickly taking control of the confused gang members who had yet to react.

Anthony took a step forward and ran toward Mariel.

In the dim light, Mariel locked eyes with Anthony as the man ran toward her, his figure growing larger and larger in her heart.

As Anthony reached her, Mariel's lips twitched slightly. She was grateful that he had survived.

As soon as Mariel's nerves calmed down, his whole body seemed to lose all strength. He fell straight towards Anthony.

quickly reached out and

heard Anthony's reassuring words whispered in her ear, "Mariel, you're safe now.

was no word from Mariel all

felt guilty and worried that something

call Mariel, but she

Reese

phone rang with an

through, she heard a colleague from the human resources department on the other end of the

about you, the company has made the decision to place you on administrative leave. You are not expected to

she inquired, "Is this a company-wide

disdainful, "Had Mr. Strakovski been present, your fate would likely have been termination, not suspension. Ms. Roberts, please consider this a lenient measure, as all upper management believes that you were originally hired

ugly, "Very well, I'll await the company's formal

that, Reese ended

came in from an unknown number. Reese's eyes turned red and she hung up

bad words on the Internet and the

tears and her heart was heavy

eyes as she felt a little bit sad.

she was suddenly interrupted by a phone call. When

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