Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 216: The live-streamed hostage situation sent shockwaves through the city.

As soon as Kellan and Floyd were made aware, they rushed to the scene.

Kellan stood outside the barricaded building, his gaze dark and stormy.

Whats the situation inside? he asked.

Sherman, looking tense, responded swiftly, The police have secured the area, but Devins highly agitated.

The snipers are in position, but theyre holding back for now.

Any sudden move could endanger the hostages.

A few moments later, Colton arrived, pushing through the crowd in a panic.

His eyes darted to the police officers, his face etched with desperation.

I dont care what it takes money, anything.

Just save them! he pleaded.

The officers expression was grave.

Its not about money.

This kidnappers different.

He hasnt asked for a ransom.

Right now, we need the family members to remain calm.

Our negotiation expert is on the way.

Incidents like this hadnt happened in Ontdale for years, and worse, Devin was broadcasting it live, drawing a crowd that whispered and murmured in tense anticipation.

Is this guy insane? Hes actually livestreaming it! Apparently, Melany hired him to frame Allison, but things went sideways.

Sounds personal.

I heard it involves both the Lloyd Group and the Stevens Group… This is getting out of hand.

Just watch the stream… The crowd reluctantly moved back as police cleared the area, but the chatter continued to buzz like a swarm of agitated bees.

The spectacle had already become the citys focal point.

Everyone, please move further back! The police shouted as they worked to secure the area and evacuate the premises.

arrived, Devin grew even more

right now, or Ill toss these

an elevated platform,

air, hanging over

the rope, and they

gasped collectively, horror freezing the scene into

here, now! Devins voice cracked as

exchanged a worried

Coltons presence

civilians,

in could be

expert could speak, Kellan interrupted,

Talk him down.

Keep him calm.

its me he wants, Ill

Otherwise, hell only escalate.

beat behind, clenched

Im going too.

wavered,

careful steps, Kellan and Colton entered the building as

over the

saw that she had no visible injuries, but his

on the other hand, burst into frantic sobs

save me! Her voice trembled,

shaking as she dangled over the

this scared in

finally here, she

Hes crazy, Colton.

to kill us both! W-woo…

tried twisting herself, but at the sight of the boiling oil below, her face

me, please! she

flashed across her

should never have provoked

terror, she cast a

was all

hadnt humiliated Devin, none of this would be

up, Allison

between Devin and their surroundings, already

useless, adding noise

was Devin, whose grip on sanity was slipping further with each

would be no

stream had already made them the