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Three youths following the officers were against the rules.

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Now they were having a conflict with the local authorities. Bennett, though worried, tried to stop them. His words, however, took Joseph’s side.

“We’re really in a hurry. The girl has helped crack many big cases before. Though too young to join our team officially, she’s an essential member,” he said. “Kid, please help us find someone to go with us.”

Stanley held back Joseph, amazed by his protruding veins and unusual outburst. “Who would have thought you’d surprise us like this? You seem mild–mannered, yet you assault a police officer. Calm down.”

The young officer, far from angry, explained good–naturedly, “I understand your concern as family members of a hostage. But criminals on borderlands are tough to catch.

“Our informant said we must wait for solid evidence before acting. Otherwise, more innocents would be hurt. Once exposed, these criminals would eliminate everyone inside. The missing informant would have definitely helped you, but she is missing.”

With no progress and night falling, everyone was anxious. No one cared about the informant he mentioned.

“Let’s meet your superior. I’ll talk to them,” Bennett said, unwilling to be delayed by a guide.

But the young officer said, “Our leaders are at a town meeting until tomorrow. Only I’m on duty.”

Just then, the glass door opened, and in strode a dozen uniformed officers, all in their thirties with high–ranking badges. Marvin Duffy and Shawn Gaston were among them.

“Mr. Duffy, Mr. Gaston, why are you

earlier than expected, along with other senior officers from different stations.

staff with equipment here,” Marvin, the middle–aged man in the lead, said

briefly explained the situation. “We need a guide from your bureau.”

brought

Bennett said, eager to

inexperience, advised, “The desert darkens quickly. It’s dangerous. If you wait, we’ll head out

said, knowing Joseph and the others couldn’t

insist, just warned them to be cautious.

then parted ways.

named Sam followed Marvin to the

replied discreetly, “We’ve received

eyes widened. He then rushed to prepare

later, the guide plotted a route

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water, Bennett

move out!”

Stanley, and Larry were the first to bolt outside, with the task force

dashed out of the meeting room in

trying to be heard over the

out from the lead vehicle, calling back, “It’s us! What’s up? We’re in a hurry!”

a note. “Our informant says to

It read, [My brothers might come looking for me. Hold them back. It’s not time

out to question Sam, “How did you get

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