The Million-Dollar Heart

Without hesitation, Soren fed Anna the last life-saving pill, ensuring she was quickly lifted onto a stretcher.

Meanwhile, Percival and Leopold rounded up every suspicious character within sight. Regardless of their protests and cries of innocence, they took no chances, erring on the side of caution rather than risk letting a spy slip through their grasp.

Those trained in the art of espionage were highly alert and masterful actors. Their disguises were so convincing that even the sharpest detective eyes might fail to discern their true nature.

Soon, they had filled two vans with captives, and Leopold, unable to stand, slumped beside Percival on one knee.

"Hang in there, Leopold," Percival urged, supporting him with one arm to prevent him from slipping into unconsciousness.

Thomas had arrived with reinforcements, and the National Intelligence Bureau's backup had also reached the scene. The situation was finally under control, with the threat of a secondary explosion averted, and all the injured had been rushed to the hospital, including Gillian, who was now in the ICU.

By the time Soren was admitted to the hospital, he was unconscious, with shards of glass lodged perilously inside him.

Karen, who took over his care, was stunned by the severity of his injuries.

"Frost, didn't you give him a life-saving pill?" Karen knew Vivienne always carried life-saving pills for emergencies, especially for missions like these, where they were stocked in abundance.

Given Soren's critical condition, it was unthinkable that Vivienne wouldn't have administered one.

did, but I think he shared them with his team. Mom, he's in your hands now. I need

Time was of the essence, and every second

and a day, Karen and Vivienne managed to save all the injured. For those who lost their limbs from the blast, they reattached limbs that could be salvaged. Unfortunately, for those

turned out to be an innocent bystander. After receiving hefty compensation from Percival,

a hundred injuries, and all members of the National Intelligence Bureau's team led by Astrid were wounded. The financial loss amounted to fifty million dollars. Fortunately, the explosion had occurred away from residential areas, sparing

stern rebuke to its entire staff, starting with Vance, who faced a severe reprimand and the cancellation of

Vance, you either find the person primarily responsible, or you

Gillian. Vance and Micah never got in close proximity to the command console and were discussing the plan on the desk at the

been the most sensible and cautious team leader of the three, or else Vance would not have made him captain after

suspect remained Gillian, but without evidence since the surveillance footage from the command vehicle

suffered a severe blow to

her side immediately called for a doctor when

discharge herself. The

head hurts so badly. What if something

left, and others are waiting.

the doctor ignored her and

ICU. Anna and Astrid's situation had yet to