Penny reloaded her gun and went to another floor.The game had already officially started by then, and these people all had walkie-talkies. They were certainly keeping tabs on her position.She only had to delay as much as possible so that the people downstairs could survive longer, giving those outside a chance to get in.She went straight to the 17th floor, which the kidnappers had probably swept through already. No one had been left behind.Penny avoided the nearby surveillance and found that there were windows here that could be opened.She crouched down and carefully avoided the few patrolmen on this floor.Just as she was about to continue sweeping other rooms, she ran into two men head-on.“She’s here! On the 17th floor! Catch her!”Hearing them communicate in a foreign language, Penny hurriedly ran to the other side. However, gunshots rang out behind her. The bullets hit the ground near her feet as a warning.She was surprisingly calm at that moment, even hiding on top
Everyone around knew his identity. Just a second ago, he had been commanding the police. Shawn had also made a call from above.The safety of this man before them was more important than anyone else at the scene.“Mr. Fergerson, it’s enough that they go. Your safety is more important.”However, Caleb would not listen to such words, having already taken off his suit.Seeing that they could not persuade him, everyone was somewhat trepidatious.With a gun in hand, Caleb spoke in a detached tone.“Even if something happens to me, it has nothing to do with you.”Time waited for no one, and everyone knew they could not delay further. Even if there was no one on the 15th floor just now, what about now?They dared not gamble. They could only climb up to the 15th floor through the ducts while there was still no new news.As the windows from the 14th floor down had all been locked, and the kidnappers inside could not see the facade, climbing up through the ducts was feasible.Everyone’
Caleb’s eyes were also very red as he soothingly patted her back again and again.“It’s okay now. It’s okay.”He carefully cradled Penny’s head as if he were touching some fragile treasure.Penny’s forehead was bruised, and there were also traces of blood at the corner of her mouth.He gently wiped the bloodstains clean with the corner of his shirt and kissed her, saying again, “It’s alright.”He comforted her.Tears welled up in Penny’s eyes in an instant. She had not expected Caleb to come, and especially not so quickly.He must have climbed up through the ducts all the way to the 15th floor. The slightest misstep could have cost him his life.Who did Caleb come for?Who did he take such a great risk for?Yet quickly, she thought of Jade, who was also here. The relationship between these cousins was quite good.Instantly, the emotion that had risen in her disappeared without a trace.She became calm again.Caleb did not notice her change and simply pulled her behind the
The kidnappers had no time to react, and they all fell down.Penny stood by Caleb’s side. Upon seeing this scene, she only felt nauseous.In the past, she never would have thought that such things would happen around her.She had always felt that those police films were deceiving, but at this moment, she understood that there was no such thing as peace and quiet in this world. It was just that these people maintained public order and marched on with their burdens.Caleb said to the group of police officers, “There are about a dozen people left in the first-floor lobby.”As soon as he finished speaking, Penny wanted to check on the man with the tattoo on the back of his hand.However, after taking just one step forward, Caleb pulled her back with a shout.“Be careful!”Inside the elevator, the man with the tattoo on his hand, fired a shot while on his last breath.Penny was tackled to the ground by Caleb. The bullet grazed his cheek, leaving a shallow trace of blood.If it had
”Boo-hoo…”Jade had been crying. At this moment, seeing the man lying in a pool of blood, she fainted outright.Penny stood not far away, not daring to approach.It was because from the look in Jade’s eyes, she detected intense hatred.She opened her mouth, but at this moment, she could not utter a single word.She quickly took off her own coat and handed it to Caleb.She had intended to explain a few words, but Caleb wrapped Jade in the coat and walked out without saying anything.Penny stood in place, suddenly feeling that this incident would become a thorn in the hearts of the Fergersons. Moreover, the distance between her and Caleb at this moment was like a vast abyss.The smell in this room was truly unbearable. The man had obviously tortured Jade and for at least 40 minutes.The other kidnappers on the floor had been cleaned up, but this kidnapper had been in this room all along. That was why he had not been discovered until much later.Penny followed Caleb with heavy s
Faced with his words, Penny couldn't refute.She leaned against the wall, feeling completely drained. Yet she still had to go to the place where Maeve had hidden something, to dig out the jellyfish emblem.These people were desperately searching for it, indicating that the object was very important.Moreover, she guessed that calm days would be hard to come by from now on.After all, they had already come knocking at her door.She opened her mouth, and in the end, she only managed to say, “I’m tired. I’m going to rest first.”With that, she turned to leave.Caleb quietly followed behind her. Seeing her about to take a taxi, he pulled her into his own car.Penny was pulled directly into his arms. He held her tightly, not allowing her to wander off.“Penny, what are you angry about now?”With Caleb’s tactless thinking, he could not understand such delicate emotions. He had no idea of Penny’s grievances at that moment.Penny simply closed her eyes.Caleb kissed her lips lightl
The only thing Penny could do was nod. She was too hungry now, and her stomach was aching. She had to eat something, especially since she had expended so much energy today.Caleb was a bit worried about her. He instructed the staff to serve dinner before he reluctantly left.When he arrived at the hospital, there were already several Fergerson family members gathered there.Everyone knew what had happened to Jade, and at this moment, they were all silent.If this incident were to spread, it would greatly affect Jade's reputation.Amber sighed. “How could Jade suddenly think of going to that place?”Caleb shook his head. “The kidnappers are all dead. From now on, no one will know about this. I'll get her a psychologist.”That was the only thing they could do for now.Not long after, Jade’s parents arrived. They were Caleb’s second uncle and aunt.Both had indifferent expressions on their faces.Caleb had always known that his second uncle was much more difficult to deal with t
Caleb was driving when he arrived at a red light. He could not resist pulling out the note from the scene earlier that day.The note bore Penny’s handwriting.He tried to recall where he had seen the exact same handwriting before.However, since he had not paid much attention to his ex-wife, he still could not recall by the time the traffic light turned green.He carefully folded the note and returned to Kensington Gardens.He had not eaten much all day, so after a simple meal on the first floor, he asked the staff.“Where is she?”“She went upstairs to sleep. Ms. Penny seemed very tired.”Caleb went upstairs immediately. Upon pushing open the bedroom door, he indeed saw a small figure curled up on the bed.He freshened up in the bathroom and came out in his pajamas. He naturally pinned her beneath him.Penny was woken up by his tossing. Too tired to even open her eyes, she pounded on his shoulder in annoyance.Caleb had also been chasing that car all night. However, after a