Given Lorenzoâs menâs limited numbers, it was impossible for them to cover every exit.
Moreover, with a detonator in his grasp, Lorenzo could trigger explosives at any perceived threat, untroubled by the risks.
He was undeterred by potential dangers.
adjacent building, with a helicopter and four fully armed men at the ready.
Those men were equipped with heavy sniper rifles, powerful enough to take down the strongest tiger or the quickest lion.
Bluntly put, sending an unprepared combat helicopter could result in its destruction and the loss of both machine and crew.
However, Lorenzo and his men harbored a great fear of Ambrosiaâs firepower, which was why they didnât position themselves directly above the banquet center but instead lay in wait for Lorenzoâs next move.
Cary was now directing his subordinates to systematically check their hideouts.
They were readying themselves to strike decisively and seal off Lorenzoâs escape routes.
Raegan carefully pushed open the door, striving to be as silent as possible, and then stealthily ran to the floorâs edge.
To reduce the sound of her footsteps, she discarded her shoes into a trash bin and continued in her socks, the cold floor making her shiver.
Upon reaching her intended spot, Raegan set about locating the small bomb hidden behind the fire hydrant, as laid out in the security map.
This was Raeganâs first encounter with a real bomb.
It was markedly different from what she had envisioned.
The device was primitive, a stark contrast to the high-tech bombs portrayed on television.
It resembled merely a plastic-sealed box with three differently colored wires sticking out.
It clearly was a makeshift device.
This was because, under Ambrosiaâs tight controls on firearms and explosives, Lorenzo would not have been able to import explosives directly.
Raegan took her phone out and captured detailed photos of the bomb, also documenting the number of people on the floor.
She then cautiously moved to other locations, documenting each bomb with the same level of detail.
Lorenzo had destroyed all the monitoring equipment, fearing it could be hacked by special forces, allowing Raegan to move undetected.
Having completed her task, Raegan waited for a response.
Soon, she received a reassuring message.
âYou can head to the B2F parking spot.
Thereâs a small door there you can use to exit.
Weâll meet you at the exit.
Please be very careful.
â
Raegan paused.
âWhat about the explosives?â
Lorenzoâs boldness stemmed primarily from his possession of the detonator.
Neutralizing the explosives could give the special forces a better opportunity for a stealthy assault from below.
Cary responded, âThatâs not your concern.
We have our own plans.
Please exit safely.
â
Looking around the dimly lit building, Raegan realized Cary was right.
She wasnât a professional, and any reckless moves could only hinder their efforts.
She followed the order and started her evacuation from the sixth floor.
By the time she reached the first underground level, exhaustion had set in, and she sat down to rest.
She had barely rested for a minute when she heard the familiar footsteps.
In a panic, she quickly concealed herself behind a Large door.