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.

finally arrived, Devin grew

or Ill toss these two bitches into the boiling oil! he roared, ignoring the

an elevated platform,

Melany were suspended in the air, hanging

rope, and they would plunge to

gasped collectively, horror

now! Devins voice cracked as he

negotiator exchanged a worried

and Coltons presence could make

ordinary civilians, unarmed

them in could be

expert could speak, Kellan interrupted, his voice steady but

Talk him down.

Keep him calm.

its me he wants,

Otherwise, hell only escalate.

beat behind, clenched his jaw and

Im going too.

wavered, he held

steps, Kellan and Colton entered the building

the

flicker of relief crossed his face when he saw that she had no visible injuries,

on the other hand, burst into frantic sobs as soon as she saw

save me! Her voice trembled, eyes wide

her entire body shaking

been this

here, she stammered,

Hes crazy, Colton.

me with a knife hes going to kill

at the sight of the boiling oil below, her

help me,

flashed across her

never

in her terror, she cast a resentful glance at Allisons

was all Allisons

Allison hadnt humiliated Devin, none of this would be

Allison

and their surroundings, already

useless, adding noise and

grip on sanity was slipping further with

completely, there would be no

made them