As soon as James walked out of the door, he made a phone call to Samuel again. After a quick talk with Samuel, he then dialed Richard's number immediately. Richard just came back from training and was tired and thirsty. He was drinking water when the call came in. "Jimmy, don't worry. I haven't forgotten what you asked me to do. Just wait for my news." James was getting in the car while speaking, "That's not urgent at the moment." "Oh?" "Are you busy now?" Before Richard could answer, James quickly added, "Even if you are busy, you have to leave some time for me. I'm on the way to you." Richard's heart skipped a beat. "Why? What's wrong?" James didn't sound good. James stared at the panel and thought for a while before he continued, "Richard, do you have any solution? I mean... to control entering and leaving the city?" James had calculated that it took at least 40 minutes for him to get to Richard. However, he felt that even
The bustling airport was a bit noisy being full of voices. "Have you got everything ready?" Elizabeth asked Leo, who still couldn't cover up his impatience, even though he was wearing a mask. "Don't worry. It's just some documents." Leo gave a light laugh. "Let's go and get boarding passes." "Sure." Elizabeth followed Leo to get the boarding pass and then they went to the security checkpoint. They bought the tickets in a hurry and there were only the economy cabin tickets available. Although they booked the earliest flight, there was still some time before the security check opened. So both of them were waiting outside the security checkpoint. Leo raised his wrist to look at his watch from time to time. The anxiety shown on his face became more and more obvious. Elizabeth noticed and patted him on the shoulder. "Don't worry. Look, we've bought the earliest tickets to leave, haven't we?" "Well, I know," As he spoke, Leo couldn't help
"Oh, my god! It's really in lockdown!" "Yes, I also saw the news on social media." "Me too. My friend is in a traffic jam near the city entrance. It's said that the road is blocked." "What the hell is going on? Has anything serious happened?" People on site were all old enough to understand the seriousness lockdown meant. Soon, everyone started to talked to each other though they were strangers. "So that's how it is. The entire city is in lockdown. It sounds excited but it makes me feel nervous at the same time. My little heart is beating really fast." "There hasn't been any pandemic recently. Could it be felons running away?" "Hey, don't scare me. I cannot bear it." "Why didn't the airport staff make it clear for us? What a deception is here!" "You don't understand. Think about it. It is lockdown. How dare airport staff say it randomly? If the news is revealed and there really are felons in the airport, what should we do when they
The hall was spacious and full of people. What was happening made the hall even more noisy. Some people were unhappy to be locked and began to argue with the staff. Some people were asking for compensation because of the delay. Some people were asking for refunds of the tickets. Those who were more patient were sitting quietly. Elizabeth sat on the bench and stared at her feet with a blank mind. She was clearly extremely anxious, but she couldn't think of a solution. This feeling of anxiety and fear was really torture. She had done nothing wrong, but she couldn't do anything, and she couldn't even go home. If she had known that things would turn out this way, she really wouldn't have left. Although there were many people here, how could she feel safe? No matter how many people there were, they were just strangers to her, except for Leo. If she didn't leave or come here, would she feel safe at the moment? No matter what happened, she would not f
"Can we leave now?" Elizabeth followed to stand up. Her excited expression was so clearly to be seen. She suddenly relaxed from worries and anxiety. "Is it that the target was caught?" Looking at the moving crowds, Leo said, "It's hard to say." "It should be. Otherwise, why were the gates suddenly opened?" Elizabeth didn't think much but tugged at Leo's sleeve and said, "Let's go now." She couldn't wait to leave this place. "Let's wait a little longer." Leo grabbed Elizabeth's wrist. "Why?" "There was no update just now. Who knows what's going on?" Leo said and turned to look at Elizabeth, "And everyone is heading that direction. They all seem crazy and in a hurry. Are you sure you can run faster than they do?" Elizabeth paused for a second and said, "You still have the mood to joke." Leo shrugged, "Do you think I'm joking. Listen to me. Let's stay here for now. I believe everyone was frightened and wants to leave now. It can be the
At the gate, the soldier walked through the path made by the crowd and then a group of people followed him through. Then they all walked towards Elizabeth. The man who took the lead was very tall with a dark expression as he took big steps. Who else could it be but James? Though he was dozens of meters away, she still saw him at a glance among so many people. James was not only handsome, but born with a great figure. Being in a high and leading position for years, he looked rather powerful and nonnegligible. Some, especially young women at the gate, couldn't help looking at him. It was obvious that they were amazed. But Elizabeth couldn't notice anything else at all. She even forgot whether she was in danger. She didn't answer either when Leo asked whether James was here for her. At this moment, James was the only one in her eyes. Even if the people following him were all men in suits with long legs, she could only see him. He was wearing black
"Leave?" Hearing this, Leo raised an eyebrow and laughed, "Then how is Little Bunny?" Elizabeth glanced at Leo and was about to speak. But Leo quickly pulled out his hand hold by Elizabeth and immediately grasp her hand instead. Leo held her tighter to indicate Elizabeth not to speak first. Elizabeth frowned. Before she could react, James on the opposite side took back his raised hand and said coldly, "She, of course, will come with me." He spat out the words clearly in a low voice. It sounded as if he was spitting out blades and his eyes were cold enough. "Go with you? And then be bullied again by your admirers?" The more Leo spoke, the angrier he turned. He had calmed down before. But as he saw James, what had happened in the hospital corridor raised in his mind. And it made Leo angry again. Leo felt him must make it clear for Little Bunny and remind her well, even though she might have made her decision. Hearing this, James froze. But after two se
Leo was stunned, but thinking of James's attitude, he straightened his chest and continued, "No! Why? Are you annoyed?" "... " "Mr. Leo." Samuel once again stood up and tried to negotiate, "Look, you've been talking for a while. You must be thirsty. Why don't we find a place to have a drink first?" Samuel indicated Leo to leave James and Elizabeth alone. When Elizabeth heard this, for the first time, she felt that Samuel was very smart. It wasn't her intention to have Leo stand up for her. But Leo did it for her own sake, so she didn't interrupt him. She had to listen to him only because he had saved her life that day. Many people had left since the gate was opened and only a few were around them. But it took time for everyone to leave. Some even intended to stay and watch them because James came with such scales and he was outstanding himself. It was pleasant for Elizabeth to be watched by strangers. If Leo left with Samuel, things would be mu