Time passed slowly. It had only been five minutes since Albert took Janine to the room, but it felt like centuries for Zephyr and Cordelia.

Meanwhile, the authorities arrived and quickly informed the family about the situation.

“The criminal has tied the hostage near the window. He’s armed with a gun and a dagger, so we can’t charge in recklessly,” one officer reported.

Concerned, Cordelia asked, “Doesn’t the room have a good view?”

“Yes, but…” The officer hesitated. “He’s cunning to have placed Ms. Janine near the window. She can be easily harmed if our snipers open fire from the building across.”

Desperate, Cordelia couldn’t hold back her tears any longer.

Zephyr tried to remain composed, but his mother’s life was at risk, making it impossible to stay completely calm.

In an attempt to take action, he reached for a gun from one of the bodyguards, his rage evident.

pressed his hand down, her eyes filled with worry

Zuko said, stepping forward. “You and mom should step back. I’ll handle

the thick stack before her. She intently studied the building’s structure, sweat forming on

joined her, and they marked the

And

direction from across

it’s too far

feeling someone following him. “It doesn’t

turned their heads in the direction of

smile as he was accompanied by a person dressed in black, wearing heavy army boots and a

he

cap, the man revealed a handsome face

called out

Aunt Cordelia!” Chris greeted them, “I’m

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