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“Even if we wanted to pay the ransom, you must give us time.” Cordelia remained calm. “My mom is old, Mr. Harper. She can’t bear this. If something happens to her, you will end up behind bars. You won’t gain anything from it, either. This is serious. Think it through.”

Albert looked around, and his grip on Janine’s neck initially loosened, but then he tightened it even more. “Trying to trick me? Ha! You’re too naive, Mrs. Hamerton!”

“Mr. Harper!”

At that moment, Lina stood up and held Cordelia’s arm, urging her to step back.

Cordelia felt her heart squeeze with concern upon hearing Lina’s soft voice.

“Mr. Harper, if you don’t believe what Mrs. Hamerton said, why don’t we make a trade? All you need is a hostage. It doesn’t matter who it is. Take me instead in exchange for Grandma Janine!”

“Pammy!” Cordelia was shocked and pulled Lina back, getting Zuko to take her away.

Meanwhile, Lina released Cordelia’s arm and glanced at Zuko, shaking her head.

Zuko pursed his lips, his deep eyes filled with concern.

cap walking quietly among the crowd not far away. She held

at Albert. “Mr. Harper, I know your

I persuaded the kids to create a commotion with the officers, leading to an investigation

trying to distract Albert and

his body to follow

I’m willing to be your hostage!” Lina said with a determined tone. “If the Hamerton Group can’t

might get even

in Albert’s

him furious. He forcefully struck her head with the gun handle, causing

Zephyr roared, “That’s

dragged Janine along with Desiree, making a quick escape. He moved faster than Lena had

dared not make a move, as police cars had surrounded the hotel at that

my mom again, Albert!” Zephyr confronted him, his fingers trembling. “I-I’ll give you anything.

Albert signaled Desiree by his side. “This hotel isn’t bad. Tell Uncle Zephyr to get us a room so the old lady can rest