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“Someone kidnapped Benny.”
“I can’t believe it!” Jim was genuinely surprised.
Bonnie continued, “The kidnapper wants a million–dollar ransom, and they want me to go alone.”
“That’s not happening!” Jim grew anxious.
“The kidnappers will kill my brother if I don’t do as they say. He’s the only son my parents have. They might do something stupid if he dies. Although we might not be blood relatives, he’s still my family. I won’t stand by and do nothing while his life is in danger.”
“That doesn’t make a difference! You can’t do it. I’ll figure something out.” Jim’s brows furrowed as he tried to come up with a solution.
Bonnie sighed and said, “I can’t afford to make any mistakes. I hope you understand, Jim. As your friend, I beg you.”
Her words shook Jim’s iron will. He said, “Still, your safety is of utmost concern. Heck, it’s about Arvandor’s technological advancement. I’m your bodyguard and must ensure you’re as safe as possible.”
“That’s why I said I’m begging you as a friend.”
Jim took a deep breath and said grimly, “Are you sure you want to do this, Bonnie?”
She was determined. “I’m doing it. You don’t have to worry. You should have faith in my combat skills. After all, our skills were on par when we sparred back then.”
“I don’t doubt your combat skills, but they’ll outnumber you. Something terrible might happen if you go alone.”
“That’s why I called you. You’re my safety net.” She had long formed a contingency plan. “They have eyes on me. So, you can’t show yourself. The kidnappers are pretty meticulous, too. They didn’t give me the exact location. Instead, they’re making me take the long way around just to ensure I come
alone.
“Nonetheless, you’ll be pleased to know I’ve tracked their exact location. You’ll take a team with you and hole up around the area. We’ll decide what to do depending on the situation.”
Jim pondered before finally agreeing to the idea. “Okay. Watch your back. I mean it.”
“Roger that.” Once Bonnie hung up, she went to the bank to withdraw a million dollars in cash.
On the other hand, Jim called a task force comprised of a thousand elite combatants. Not only were they armed, but they brought dozens of helicopters and SUVs. They even brought a tank.
Later, Bonnie’s prediction proved to be correct. She had to go to five other locations before finally reaching the exact location. It was an abandoned factory. A dozen of the kidnappers stared at her
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viciously.
“Close the gate!” Their leader barked an order.
Creak!
The rusty gate shut tight.
Jim, hiding nearby, put down the telescope and looked at the combatant beside him, saying, “All teams stand by. Wait for my signal.”
“Roger!”
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“Be on alert. I don’t have to remind you guys that the lady in there is our country’s pride. We can’t afford any mistakes! We’ll fail our duties if she even gets scratched!” Jim’s sounded cold and
authoritative.
The rest of the combatants felt the pressure. They emptied their minds and focused on the mission, ready to rescue their target as soon as Jim gave the order.
Back in the factory, Bonnie cahnly swept her eyes across the kidnappers. “Where’s my brother?”
