Under the cover of the night, Chris stealthily climbed to a nearby building and set up his sniper gun. He communicated with his comrades through an earpiece.
The authorities had also dispatched two snipers to assist him.
"Zuko, I have a clear view of Grandma Janine from my position. She's safe for now, with her head wound bandaged. Albert is by her side, armed with a gun and dagger. Desiree is standing nearby."
"Can we open fire now?" Zuko inquired.
"Not yet," Chris replied. "Albert is on high alert. We need to distract him. I can take the shot once he's three steps away from Grandma Janine."
Meanwhile, Lina checked the time and realized over an hour had passed. Earlier, she had arranged for the food to be removed from the room as a solution for Janine's safety.
Taking a deep breath, she knocked on the door.
"Who is it!?" Albert's voice came from inside.
"Mr. Harper, it's time for Grandma Janine to take her medicine," Lina replied.
"Medicine? This old lady seems perfectly fine. She's staring at me! Why would she need medicine?"
Lina said, "Grandma Janine has certain ailments that are common among elderly people. It's crucial for her to take her medicine on time to avoid any complications."
Lina added, "Also, my dad is working to gather the money. The Thompson Group has plenty of liquid capital. It won't be difficult for him to come up with 750,000,000 in a short period."
Chris' voice then came through Zuko's earpiece. "Albert seems to be considering the offer."
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