Married a Secret Billionaire novel Chapter 1282

Time passed slowly. It had only been five minutes since Albert took Janine to the room, but it felt like centuries for Zephyr and Cordelia.

Meanwhile, the authorities arrived and quickly informed the family about the situation.

"The criminal has tied the hostage near the window. He's armed with a gun and a dagger, so we can't charge in recklessly," one officer reported.

Concerned, Cordelia asked, "Doesn't the room have a good view?"

"Yes, but..." The officer hesitated. "He's cunning to have placed Ms. Janine near the window. She can be easily harmed if our snipers open fire from the building across."

Desperate, Cordelia couldn't hold back her tears any longer.

Zephyr tried to remain composed, but his mother's life was at risk, making it impossible to stay completely calm.

In an attempt to take action, he reached for a gun from one of the bodyguards, his rage evident.

"Calm down, Zen!" Cordelia pressed his hand down, her eyes filled with worry for Janine.

"Let me handle this, dad," Zuko said, stepping forward. "You and mom should step back. I'll handle it."

Lina swiftly obtained the hotel's floor plan, spreading the thick stack before her. She intently studied the building's structure, sweat forming on her forehead while her heart pounded. Her goal was to find the best strategy amid the complex data and lines.

Zuko joined her, and they marked the paper with a pencil, discussing possible approaches.

"This location... And this one..."

"Zuko, the direction from across the building seems promising!"