Anne froze upon hearing John's idea.A second later, she sighed and nodded."Alright. I'll be off now." John sighed as he took the empty cup from her. "I know that neither of us would even blink an eye for ten thousand dollars in the past, but…"Things have changed.10000 dollars was more than enough to cover their household expenses for three months and temporarily relieve their financial burden. He wanted to do everything he could to get his hands on the money.The look Anne cast at him was full of helplessness and remorse.She wrapped her arms around John's body and gently kissed his jaw. Finally, she fixed her gaze on him, as though she was trying to tell him that she would support him no matter what.Although Anne could no longer speak, they were soulmates and could understand each other with just one glance. Therefore, John understood exactly what she was trying to convey to him.He nodded before finally walking out of the room and closing the door gently behind him. Then

"I can help you escape!" John exclaimed just as the man was about the pull trigger. "I can help you!"The man furrowed his brow and moved the gun away from John's forehead. "What do you have?"John exhaled and said in a low voice, "Sir, have you forgotten about what I said? Whoever's searching for you right now is giving out ten thousand dollars to every person whose door they knocked on."There are many more tenants in this building besides you, and if you guys split up and sneak into the vacant units, you'll be able to pass off as tenants. Not only will you be safe, but you'll get some money in addition also."There are plenty of other people like me who've snuck in just to get the money. If you put on a good act, I'm sure no one will notice!"With that, John glanced at the rest of the men in the room and added, "Sir, I'm sorry to say this, but you guys are no match for the people outside. There are carloads of men out there searching for you right now, and no matter how powerfu

"Sir," John called out. "I never pegged you for such a loyal friend."Scarface glared at him. "Don't talk to me. You're a slippery eel. I know you're just talking to me because you're trying to escape. Well, let me tell you this; you won't stand a chance."Since he had chosen to sacrifice himself by staying behind with the hostages, he was determined not to be fooled by this man anymore.John's heart sank. "Sir, I'm not trying to escape. I just wanted to make small talk, that's all."Scarface sneered. "Well, if you're feeling lonely, you can talk to that old geezer next to you. He's been here a long time and didn't have anyone to talk to. Perhaps you guys can be friends and accompany each other when you go to heaven!"Scarface's words made John's skin crawl. He was about to say something else, but Scarface pointed the gun at him. "Shut up, or I'll shoot you."John froze and decided not to bother him anymore. Instead, he turned to the man next to him. "Hello, sir. Tell me, how ric

Both Scarface and the man outside the door froze.John turned to stare, wide-eyed, at the man next to him.How dare he? Did he have a death wish?!John could understand that the old man was probably excited to see someone coming to save him after being entrapped for so long, but this was not the right time to do so!"Rats!" Scarface immediately whipped around and fired a shot toward Andy's head.A split second later, someone grunted in pain, followed by the smell of burning flesh mixed with blood.The man outside the door tackled Scarface to the floor. "Don't move!"The rest of his crew stormed into the room and switched on the lights.They realized that Andy was not the only one in the room. Next to him was a younger man bleeding from the gunshot wound in his shoulder.Andy, on the other hand, was scared out of his wits. He clung to John's arm and yelped, "Are you okay? Young man! Are you still alive?""I'm not dead." John furrowed his brow. "Why are you so stupid? I'm surpr

Joshua furrowed his brow. "We'll see."Ever since Anne's death, Luna had been weighed down by her guilt toward John and was thus sensitive to any news about John's whereabouts. This was the reason she chose to come to Sharnwick City with Joshua. She hoped to get a glimpse of John and Sammie.If Luna found out about John's injury, she would not be able to control herself and would perhaps do something irrational.Joshua did not intend to intrude on John's life here in Sharnwick City, and if John found out that they were here to check on him, he would be disturbed and might even get angry at Joshua for failing to honor his promise."Maybe we should tell her only after John's situation is better," Luke suggested.Gwen accepted this answer, turned away, and helped bring her father downstairs.The ambulance sped off toward the nearest hospital with its two victims, sirens blaring.Scarface and the rest of his accomplices had finally been caught.Luna had been up all night all this w