About Me Being Adopted by Talula (Complete).

Summary

In this chapter, tension escalates as Swire and Orson find themselves in a hostage situation at a jewelry store, held by a gang of armed thugs. Despite their initial attempt to comply with the gang's demands, the situation quickly turns perilous. Orson, initially perceived as a rookie cop, surprises everyone by his unexpected bravery and quick thinking. While Swire tries to devise a plan of attack, she is intercepted by the bandit leader, who threatens her life and destroys her communication device. However, in a surprising twist, Orson overcomes his restraints and confronts the gang leader, delivering a punch that shifts the power dynamic. When the gang leader attempts to detonate a bomb vest, Orson reveals his unique ability to neutralize the device, rendering it ineffective. The situation escalates as he swiftly takes control, killing the gang leader and efficiently dispatching the remaining thugs within seconds, thus resolving the crisis single-handedly. After the police arrive and secure the scene, Swire is left astonished by Orson's capabilities and uses her first aid kit to tend to her injury. She expresses gratitude for Orson's actions, although she questions how he knew the detonators were faulty. Orson's nonchalant response raises further questions about his character. Swire reflects on the psychological scars of a traumatic kidnapping experience from her childhood that shaped her career. The chapter concludes with Swire feeling inadequate and worried about being outshone, particularly by the newcomer Orson.

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