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 to hide and observe the surroundings,

received the call to driving alone here, Leandro had almost

at him, and he felt

parked in front of the building, then

with no sound

few seconds, saw no sign of

was equally deserted, with no safety measures at doors, windows, or stairs. Leandro ascended the 16 floors, step

chair sat Seraphina She was bound to it, yet her face remained uncovered–no blindfold

Seraphina lifted her gaze. Spotting Leandro, she chuckled, “You really

briefly. Without a word, he dropped a bag of money

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 in the blast.”

moment after hearing her

“This is not a joke.

walked straight up to her, checked her safety, and then looked at the bomb on her

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

squatted down next to

and saw him taking out a small set of tools from his clothes–originally intended for emergencies, but now, was he going to defuse

targeting you. As long as you leave, I’ll be fine! What are

a bulletproof vest. A bomb this

Seraphina was speechless

while, she said, “Can you at least remove

was, after all, not wearing a bulletproof

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

replied, “But dying for

hand paused for a moment in the midst of defusing the bomb, then said,

was left speechless.

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

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