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.

down, Zen!” Cordelia pressed his hand down, her eyes filled with worry

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

hotel’s floor plan, spreading the thick stack before her. She intently studied the building’s structure, sweat forming on her forehead while her heart pounded. Her goal was to find the best strategy amid the

the

location… And this

direction from across

too

“It doesn’t matter how far

in

saw Toph’s relieved smile as he was accompanied by a person dressed in black, wearing heavy army boots and a bulletproof vest with his name

gun he held

his cap, the man revealed a handsome face and

taken aback and called out in surprise,

Cordelia!” Chris greeted them,

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