Puzzled, Brodie questioned, "She's your family? You're from the Lewis family?"
"Exactly," Xander replied confidently.
He refrained from revealing their romantic relationship, lest it incur Brodie's wrath. Presenting himself as a blood relative would suffice to convince Brodie of his determination to rescue Grace.
Besides, he wasn't lying, since he had grown up with the Lewises.
Understanding Xander's intentions, Grace stared at him and pleaded, "Just leave me, Xan."
Xander widened his eyes in shock at her words, but he asserted firmly, "There's no way I'm leaving you."
Meanwhile, Benjamin waited for a chance to act. However, Brodie was highly alert, so Benjamin couldn't risk putting Grace in danger.
At that moment, Danzel's subordinate approached them and reported, "The cars are ready, and the roads have been cleared."
Danzel acknowledged the information with a nod and shouted at Brodie, "What do you want now?"
"Tell your men to stay put. I'll release her once I get to the border!" Brodie demanded.
Unexpectedly, Xander stepped forward and said, "Don't make things difficult for the chief. They have their jobs to do too. Let me take the risk, Brodie. Let me go with you."
He put his life on the line with those words.
Upon hearing this, Peter and Danzel were utterly shocked. They were about to interject when Xander raised a hand to stop them.
"You're crazy, Xan!" Grace exclaimed in disbelief.
Brodie was taken aback by Xander's resolute decision as well. He scoffed. "Do you realize what it means to go with me? You don't seem to value your life, do you?"
"What kind of person would I be if I left my family in danger? Brodie, did your boss ever inform you about the Lewis family? If anything happens to Grace, you won't be able to survive anywhere.
"I'm telling you this for your own good," Xander reasoned, his words gradually penetrating Brodie's defenses.
Ultimately, Grace sensed Brodie's wall of resistance crumble completely.
With Grace held hostage, Brodie cautiously descended the stairs as the crowd parted for him. He made his way outside and halted in front of the waiting car. Turning around, he beckoned Xander over.
"You, come along," he demanded.
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