âIf thatâs the case, the experts should be able to determine which wire is the remote-control wire from the video I just sent you,â
Raegan suggested.
Cary understood her intent and paused, momentarily speechless.
Raegan continued, âCary, Iâll go cut all the wires.
Then you can send your men through the window.
There are only three hostages in the building, including myself.
Even if discovered, they only have control over two hostages, so they probably wouldnât dare to harm them.
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Lorenzo believed he had control over the International Banquet Center, expecting thousands of hostages, but Mitchel had foreseen his plan and evacuated the venue early.
If Lorenzo risked harming the very last two hostages, the special forces would storm in without hesitation, leaving no escape for the culprits.
Raegan shared her analysis with Cary, and Cary found her plan nice.
However, Cary couldnât let a girl without practical experience take such a significant risk.
Raegan pressed, âTime is pressing.
Cary, I know you understand this is the best method, and Iâm capable of completing the task.
â
Cary pondered deeply but ultimately declined.
They had protocols and could not permit civilians to engage in such risks, especially someone like Raegan who was unarmed.
âThanks for your contribution, but I canât agree to this.
We canât risk your life.
Please stay where you are and wait for our rescue,â he insisted.
Raegan nodded, âI understand.
â She comprehended the commanderâs predicament.
Allowing civilians to take such risks was out of the question.
But with a madman like Lorenzo on the loose, every minute of delay put Mitchel in greater danger.
Thus, after ending the call, Raegan immediately dialed her father without hesitation.
Landen, her father, was unaware of Raeganâs dangerous situation because Erick had kept many things from him due to Landenâs condition.
Raegan called out, âDadâ¦â She tried to mask her emotions, but her voice faltered as soon as she spoke.
Landen instantly sensed the distress in Raeganâs voice; his aged voice filled with concern.
âRaegan, whatâs wrong?â
Raegan quickly covered up, clearing her throat.
âItâs nothing.
I just choked on some water.
â
âOh, have you arrived over there yet?â Landen asked.
He was unaware of the layover and thought Raegan was still on her business trip.
âIâve arrived.
â
Hearing her fatherâs voice always had a way of stirring her emotions.
Raegan shifted the conversation.
âDad, you know an old military officer whoâs an expert in bomb disposal, right?â
Raegan recalled that her father had a close relationship with a retired military officer abroad, who was seasoned in bomb disposal and had extensive experience.
âOh, you mean Smith? What do you need him for?â