Chapter 1827: I Really, Really Like You

Chapter 1827: I Really, Really Like You

Joyce, Luther, Justin, and Darrin, along with others, arrived at the

periphery of the activity center. They stood behind the special police,

anxiously waiting for news from inside.

At this moment, the special police brought out the blueprint of the

activity center and unfolded it for everyone to see.

Luther took the blueprint and carefully examined it, pointing out two

breach points. He analyzed, "It's not difficult for the special police to

rush in. The difficult part is ensuring the safety of all the hostages

inside."

Joyce agreed, "Because there's more than one hostage taker."

Darrin spoke up, "General, you can try sniping. The special police have

also deployed two snipers."

Joyce shook her head, "Not enough personnel. It's too risky. Once they

start shooting and spraying the hostages, we can't take the chance.

Let's see what the negotiator has to say first."

At this point, the command center had already sent Commander Zhao,

in charge of today's terrorist attack.

Commander Zhao greeted Joyce and nodded to Luther. He had dealt

with Luther before, so they were quite familiar with each other.

"I heard that Young Master Ling is also inside the activity center?"

Commander Zhao asked.

"Yes," Luther nodded.

Commander Zhao frowned, feeling even more pressure.

"Khebury hasn't encountered such a situation in a long time, Mr.

Warner. I apologize. I will do my best. The negotiator will arrive soon."

Luther remained silent, his brows furrowing.

After a while, the negotiator arrived on time and communicated with the

people inside through a wireless communicator.

After some communication, Commander Zhao asked, "What do these

criminals want?"

The negotiator shook his head, "Initially, they demanded 100 million US

dollars. Then they said they wanted two helicopters and would take

several hostages with them until they reached the border. Later, they

suddenly changed their demand to 500 million US dollars. Finally, they

said they wanted to release some of their accomplices from prison.”

Commander Zhao furrowed his brow.

Luther said, “It feels like they don't have a clear goal, more like they're

trying to buy time."

The negotiator replied, "That's right, that's the feeling I get.”

Joyce asked, "Could this be connected to the shooting incident in the

city center last time?"

Commander Zhao thought for a moment, "It's very possible."

Joyce continued, “I'll be frank with you. I suspect they are all members

of OGW. They don't have a clear goal, they just want to create panic in

Khebury. In fact, they have already achieved their goal. I highly suspect

that this time they will target the hostages. These people are likely

suicide attackers. They are prepared to be captured or die, so the

hostages are in great danger."

Commander Zhao was shocked, "OGW! Oh my god!"

Dealing with such a terrorist organization was beyond his capabilities.

Darrin spoke up, "I have gathered the military's manpower. We

definitely have the advantage on the periphery. The problem now is

how to breach from the inside."

Luther suddenly had an idea, "Do we have the design blueprint for the

ventilation ducts in the activity center? I want to take a look. Because

there's a dining area inside the activity center, and where there's dining,

there must be ventilation equipment.”

"Okay, I'll have someone bring it right away,” Commander Zhao quickly

responded.

Joyce contacted Anderson and asked, "Are you in the men's restroom

or the women's restroom?"

Anderson replied, "Men's restroom. Mommy, I can cut off the power

here. I can also operate the smart systems here, but it doesn't seem to

be of much use."

Joyce replied, "Don't do anything for now. We have to wait until it's

completely dark. What you need to do now is hide yourself well and

don't get caught.”

Anderson replied, "I will, Mommy."

After sending the message, Joyce felt a sense of fatigue throughout her

body. Even though Anderson seemed calm, she couldn't calm down

herself.

Luther held her tightly.

The two sides remained in a stalemate as time passed second by

second.

After a long time, a special police officer brought the blueprint of the

ventilation ducts.

Luther quickly opened it for study and indeed found complex ventilation

ducts. He looked around and pointed to a certain location, saying,

"Great, there's an entrance to the ventilation duct right above the

women's restroom. Perhaps we can try to have Anderson and Fair

leave through the ventilation duct.”

Joyce quickly leaned over to take a look at the blueprint and felt

relieved. It was indeed there.

"But the problem with the other hostages remains unresolved."

"Don't worry, we'll take it step by step. There will be a way. Once

theycan come out, we can figure out a way for others to go in," Darrin

said.

"What we need to do now is wait for nightfall," Darrin suggested.

Commander Zhao quickly instructed the negotiator, “You are

responsible for buying time, try to engage them in conversation,

persuade them, find common ground, or propose various exchange

plans. It would be best to have them release a group of hostages first.

The pressure of overseeing too many hostages is also a burden for

them.”

The negotiator quickly responded, "Understood."

Inside the activity center.

Anderson and Fair were still hiding in the tool cabinet.

It had been a while, and Anderson felt a bit uncomfortable with his body

bent for so long. He moved his shoulder, wanting to stretch.

Fair quickly held him down, "Don’t move. It will make noise and it's

dangerous.”

"My legs are numb," Anderson whispered.

“I'll rub them for you," Fair quickly reached out and felt Anderson's legs,

using her tender and childish hands to massage him.

Anderson was speechless. She actually dared to touch him like that.

"Why did you kiss me earlier? That was my first kiss," he pouted,

dissatisfied.

"I was afraid you would scream. We're so young, what does it matter if

we Kiss each other?" Fair didn't understand.

"How can a girl just kiss anyone casually? Have you kissed someone

else like that?" Anderson was not happy.

"Of course not. It's also my first time," Fair felt quite speechless.

"That's more like it. Hmph," Anderson didn't say anything more.

Fair continued to massage Anderson's legs.

"Okay, stop rubbing,” Anderson suddenly felt unhappy. "Since you were

adopted by Uncle Henderson, why didn't you contact me? Uncle

Henderson must have my mommy's contact information."

"I..." Fair was at a loss for words. How should she explain her

relationship with Athena? How should she explain that she had never

betrayed Anderson? She was afraid that Anderson would

misunderstand her and hate her, ignore her. She both wanted to see

him and felt fearful.

"Why aren't you saying anything?" Anderson urged.

Fair suddenly spoke up with a tender, sweet voice, "Anderson, I like

you. I really, really like you. I miss you so much."

After speaking, Fair hugged Anderson tightly and didn't let go.

Anderson was dumbfounded by her young, naive confession.