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

the crap! Bring Kellan and Colton here right now, or Ill toss these two bitches

elevated platform, holding a knife against the

air, hanging over a vat

the rope, and they would plunge to their

collectively, horror freezing the

them here, now! Devins voice cracked as he yanked

worried glance with the

presence

were ordinary civilians, unarmed

in

the expert could speak, Kellan

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

and Colton entered the building as

gaze swept over the scene,

his face when he saw that she had no visible injuries, but his expression remained stoic,

frantic sobs as soon as

me! Her voice trembled, eyes

shaking as she dangled over

this scared

finally here, she stammered, hysteria bubbling

Hes crazy, Colton.

knife hes going to kill us both! W-woo… Her

herself, but at the sight of the

me, please! she

across her

never

she cast a resentful

all Allisons

Allison hadnt humiliated Devin, none of this

up, Allison

Devin and their surroundings,

adding noise

threat was Devin, whose grip on

completely, there would be no way

had already made them