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.”

place at a construction site in the outskirts. It was desolate, making

the moment he received the call to driving

situation just came at him, and he felt he had no

in front of the building, then

quiet, with no

stood by the car for a few seconds, saw no sign of anyone, and then walked into the unfinished

safety measures at doors, windows, or stairs. Leandro

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 as if she thought it was a mere jest.

Seraphina lifted her gaze. Spotting Leandro, she chuckled, “You really showed up?”

eyes with her briefly. Without a word, he dropped a bag of money and started advancing.

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

after hearing her words, but continued moving towards

again, “This

to her, checked her safety, and then looked at the

homemade bomb, remotely controlled, meaning it could explode at any time.

next to the chair.

out a small set of tools from his

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

vest. A bomb this small won’t kill me,”

Seraphina was speechless

you at least remove the bomb from

not wearing a bulletproof vest!

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

die, of course I’m not afraid, Seraphina replied, “But dying for your sake, I don’t think it’s

defusing the bomb,

left

the bomb’s structure was too simple. He understood all the mechanisms at a glance, and defusing it was a breeze. In less than two minutes, he

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