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.

Cordelia pressed his hand down, her eyes filled with worry for

dad,” Zuko said, stepping forward. “You and mom

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 complex

the paper with a pencil, discussing

location… And

across the building seems

it’s too far

someone following him. “It doesn’t

turned their heads in the direction of his

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

Tac-50 sniper gun he held was strikingly

the man revealed a handsome

aback and called out in

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

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