333 LUKE HELD HOSTAGE

The reveal of the kidnapper's face clarified the atmosphere. One of Lucas' friends from school, James, had invited him to the operation. Why he would climb up the wall, jump in through the window, and hold a critically ill person hostage in that kind of complex situation was still a mystery. The police officer was standing there in confusion with a gun in his hand, pondering when to fire and trying to figure out how to tackle the situation. Facing a life-threatening situation while trying to uncover a hidden truth usually presents a double mystery. What do you want? Do you understand the implications of what you are doing? No one can oppose the law without suffering harm. So, I suggest you drop your gun, and let's sort it out.” He finally let his curiosity out, with questions and suggestions rolling in. “Lucas has to come with me now; that is why I'm here, and I won't let anyone stop me from taking him out of here," James replied with a surprisingly affirming tone. By now, the polic