In the phone call, Liam stated two conditions. No guns were allowed, and Ryan had to go by himself.

"Justin, Bella, Captain Ralph, I'm leaving this to all of you. I'll meet Liam." Ryan quickly spun around and rushed out the door without a second thought.

"Ryan!" Justin cried out, his heart full of anguish, as he grabbed him.

"This is a trap Liam set up. He could kill you. You can't go by yourself!" Ryan replied with a bitter smile, "He wants me dead."

Bella spoke firmly. "Ryan, we'll go with you. We can set up an ambush and wait for the right moment to rescue Carrie and Yasmin.”

Ryan shook his head. "Thank you, Bella. But I can't gamble with their lives. If my life can ensure Carrie and Yasmin's safety, it's worth it." Bella's eyes were filled with tears, and Justin's heart sank.

"Ryan," Ralph said, his eyes filled with determination. He stepped forward and opened his palm, revealing an extremely small tracking device. "Please wear this on your body and stay in contact with the police. I'll handle things from here."

Ryan's pale lips quivered as he took the device. "Thank you."

all come back safe and sound." Ralph took a deep breath and gave a warm, reassuring smile. "I'm worried about you. It's not just Bella and Justin waiting for you,

briefly taken aback, but then gave Ralph a warm

of stars, and the moon's dim, hazy glow only

drifted to a stop in the middle of

constructed commercial complex, one of the many developments overseen by the

particular project had initially been but after Liam's management after he was kicked out of the

door, each step firm and resolute. He was determined to bring Carrie

open the heavy door and

The hall was empty.

then, there was a message from

floor, the swimming pool. You can choose to take the stairs or the

part of

he opted to use the stairs instead,

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