Chapter 157

When Herman arrived at Leandro’s apartment, he was dead set against Leandro’s decision to personally deliver the ransom.

But nobody, including Herman, could change Leandro’s decision

As he helped Leandro put on his bulletproof vest and tracker, he muttered under his breath, Who the hell is this Seraphina? She’s a real trouble magnet. It wasn’t long ago that we had that Balch incident, and now you’re risking your neck for her again

Leandro gave him a sideeye, Do you think that’s appropriate talk for a cop?*

Herman looked back at him, then at his own actions, saying. Do you think this is appropriate? You’d better come back in one piece this time. If anything happens to you, I’ll pay for it with my future.

With all the preparations complete, Leandro didn’t respond, but turned to leave.

Leandro Herman was still worried, we’re not sure if the kidnapper has any other motives. Be careful. I’ll be right behind you. If anything goes wrong, you have to let me know asap

Leandro nodded, turned to leave, but suddenly looked back

Up on the second floor, Valerio was sitting on the floor, hands gripping the railing, watching him with hopeful eyes.

After a brief eye contact between the father and son, Leandro finally left.

Valerio’s grip on the railing tightened, but he remained sitting quietly

Leaving the apartment, Leandro met up with Keen at a nearby bank, collected the prepared money, said a few words to Keen, and then drove off.

Keen watched the car leave nervously. A minute later, Herman’s car stopped in front of him and Keen immediately got in.”

a construction site in the outskirts. It was desolate, making it easy

driving alone here, Leandro had almost no

had his attachments, but this situation just came at him, and

parked in front of the

with no sound other than the

car for a few seconds, saw no sign of anyone, and then

and concrete was equally deserted, with no safety measures at doors, windows, or stairs.

a lone chair, and on that chair sat Seraphina She was bound to it, yet her face remained uncovered–no blindfold or gag in sight. Her demeanor was eerily calm, almost

Spotting Leandro, she chuckled, “You really

a word, he dropped a bag of money and started

Seraphina’s voice held a warning, her face steady, “There’s a bomb strapped to my hand. I have no idea when it’ll detonate. I’d hate for you to get caught

her words, but continued moving

She called out again, “This is

straight up to her, checked her safety, and then looked

simple homemade bomb, remotely controlled, meaning it could explode at any

next to

a small set of tools from his clothes–originally intended for emergencies, but now, was he going

obviously targeting you. As long as you leave, I’ll be fine! What are you trying to defuse? It goes off,

bulletproof vest. A bomb this small won’t kill me,” Leandro said calmly

Seraphina was speechless

at least remove the bomb from my hand before you defuse

not wearing a bulletproof vest!

say you’re not afraid

course I’m not afraid, Seraphina replied, “But dying for your sake, I don’t

for a moment in the midst of defusing the bomb, then said, “Even if you

left

bomb’s structure was too simple. He understood all the mechanisms at a glance, and defusing it was a

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