Bang—!


    A gunshot rang out.


    The person who fell was none other than Liam himself.


    The special forces quickly stormed into the swimming pool, firing twoser-focused rounds at the bulletproof ss box, causing it to shatter instantly. The water flushed out like a flood.


    In this rescue operation, two police officers lost their lives in the explosion. It turned out that Liam, who appeared to be an executive director of the Hoffman Group, had been secretly colluding with foreign criminal organizations and engaging in arms smuggling for years.


    Liam possessed heavy weaponry, which made the rescue mission exceptionally challenging.


    The miniature camera worn by Ryan recorded this brutal ordeal. Because of this, Ralph prepared more advanced weapons to break the tank and sessfully rescue the hostage, Carrie.N?velDrama.Org ? 2024.


    When Carrie was sent to the ICU, her heartbeat was weak, and she was barely alive.


    She had nearly drowned and had suffered internal injuries from the beatings, making her condition very critical.


    Members of the Thompson and Salvador families who coulde had gathered, filling the corridor outside the ICU. Nigel was overwhelmed with grief, shedding tears. He almost copsed but was supported by Gregory and Matt.


    Except for Sasha, who was abroad with Wyatt, M, Celeste, Axel, Amelia, and Steve had all arrived. M was in tears, as if it were her own daughter on the brink of death.


    Though severely injured, Ryan did not rest in the hospital. Instead, he went to the police station with Ralph to assist with the investigation and identify the bodies.


    He had to address not only the case of Carrie’s kidnapping but also the deaths of his grandfather and Yasmin. The Hoffman Group was in turmoil. If he copsed, the Hoffman Group would truly be finished.


    Be and Justin did not go to the hospital but stayed in the police station’s lobby, not drinking a sip of water, waiting for a whole day and night.


    During this time, Justin managed the aftermath for Ryan, taking on all the responsibilities of the Hoffman Group and helping him handle the external pressures on the Hoffman Group by stabilizing public opinion and media coverage. It eased the situation to some extent.


    Be was also busy, making calls to her older brothers, instructing them to prepare to deal with those five scoundrels, including Jason, and their families.


    "Be, Dad knows about Carrie’s situation." Asher’s voice was full of sorrow. "Dad said if Hoffman has any difficulties, he will definitely help. Dad is also asking how his future daughter-inw is doing. Is Carrie okay? Has she woken up?"


    "Hah... At a time like this, Wyatt is still joking." Be, rubbing her tear-swollen eyes, said, "Tell Wyatt that Carrie is not his daughter-inw. She is Ryan’s wife. He can find someone else. Carrie has not woken up yet, but she will get through this."


    "Arnold and I have already bought tickets and will be boarding in two hours. He said prolonged drowning and suffocation might damage the brain. He is a brain specialist and wants toe back to check on Carrie."


    "Thank you, Arnold."


    "Be, don’t be sad. Everything will be alright."


    After handling his tasks, Justin returned to Be’s side, holding her in his arms, gently patting her back, and soothing her. "Did you talk to Asher?"


    "Yes..." She responded weakly, her tears soaking his shirt.


    "It’s all over. It’s all over." Justin’s voice choked with emotion as he tried to control himself, not daring to bring up more sorrowful topics.


    At this moment, heavy footsteps approached. Be and Justin turned around simultaneously, their hearts skipping a beat. The man before them had deste, dark eyes. His once-jet-ck, neat hair was now streaked with gray at the temples, as if covered in frost.


    "Ryan..." Justin’s heart ached deeply, tears welling up. He did not expect that the saying of hair turning gray overnight would turn out to be true.