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.

the negotiation expert finally arrived,

toss these

stood on an elevated platform,

the air, hanging

rope, and they would plunge to their

horror freezing

them here, now! Devins voice cracked as he

a worried

Coltons presence could make things

civilians, unarmed and

in could be

Kellan interrupted, his voice

Talk him down.

Keep him calm.

he wants, Ill

Otherwise, hell only escalate.

a beat behind, clenched his jaw

Im going too.

his expression wavered, he held

steps, Kellan and Colton entered the

over the scene,

he saw that she had no visible injuries, but his expression

burst into frantic sobs as soon as she

please save me! Her voice

was a wreck, her entire body shaking as she dangled over

this scared in

here, she stammered,

Hes crazy, Colton.

to kill us both! W-woo… Her

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

me, please! she

across her tear-streaked

should never have provoked

cast a resentful glance at Allisons composed

was all Allisons

Devin, none

up, Allison

Devin and their surroundings, already

useless, adding

grip on sanity was

completely, there would

them the center of the