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.”

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

to driving

at him, and

of the building, then

was eerily quiet, with no sound other than the wind.

seconds, saw no sign of

building made of steel and concrete was equally deserted, with no safety measures at doors, windows, or stairs. Leandro ascended the 16 floors, step by step.

on that chair sat Seraphina She was bound

her gaze. Spotting Leandro, she chuckled,

word, he dropped a

her face steady, “There’s a bomb strapped to my hand. I have no idea when it’ll detonate. I’d hate

for a moment after hearing her words, but continued moving towards

out again, “This is

and then looked at the bomb

controlled, meaning it could

down next to the

and saw him taking out a small set of tools from his

people are obviously targeting you. As long as you leave, I’ll

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

Seraphina was speechless

a while, she said, “Can you at least remove the bomb from my hand before you defuse

was, after all, not wearing a bulletproof

you say you’re not afraid to die?” Leandro asked.

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

hand paused for a moment in the midst of defusing the bomb, then said, “Even if you don’t want to, suck

left speechless.

structure was too simple. He understood all the mechanisms at a glance, and defusing it was a breeze. In less

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