“Kendall, what kind of nonsense are you talking?!”
Aidan held his stinging cheek, eyes dark with fury, and struck my phone to the ground.
“I already told you I’ll save our daughter. What more do you want from me?!”
“Even now, you’re still jealous, still clinging to pettiness?”
“Cassidy is part of our negotiation team. Without her, none of this can move forward!” Aidan’s tone was sharp, his expression growing colder.
My hands clenched tight, and just as I opened my mouth, Cassidy Jimenez walked over, her tight skirt swaying with each step.
“Kendall, this isn’t the time for jealousy. Thirty-six children are trapped inside that kindergarten, waiting for us!”
“Look at those parents outside, do you think it’s right to argue with Team Leader Aidan at a time like this?!”
With faint disdain glimmering in her eyes, Cassidy bent down carelessly, the movement exposing a hickey on her neck.
“Kendall, my daughter is in there too. I hope you can trust in our team’s ability.”
“We have enough experience. We will definitely save all the children!”
The moment I saw that hickey, nausea surged in my chest.