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Chapter 136

Chapter 136

Chapter 136

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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.

officer was startled. “Mr. Duffy, Mr. Gaston, why

returned earlier than expected, along with other senior officers

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

explained the situation. “We need

brought two guides from town. You can have

eager

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

knowing Joseph

just warned them

two groups then parted

officer named Sam followed Marvin to the meeting room, asking, “Mr. Duffy, what’s

replied discreetly, “We’ve received

great!” Sam’s eyes widened. He then rushed to prepare decryption equipment

plotted a route based on where the tracking signal disappeared.

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the vehicles and stocking up on food and water, Bennett counted the team and ordered,

move out!”

Larry were the first to bolt outside,

roared to life, Sam dashed out of the meeting room in a panic. “Joseph, Stanley, Larry! Are these guys in the

trying to be heard

the lead vehicle, calling

handed them a note. “Our

the note. It read, [My brothers might come looking for me. Hold them back. It’s not time yet.] And

three young men jumped out to question Sam, “How did

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