Chapter 721

To prevent the door from being forced open, Melanie barricaded it with a table and chairs. She called out defiantly, "If you don't agree to my terms, I’ll drag this out as long as it takes."

There was no food or water in the room, and Melanie didn’t believe they would risk starving Shane just to oppose her demands.

The people outside, in charge of the situation, were as frantic as ants on a hot stove.

After some hushed discussions, they called out, "We need to report this to our superiors, Miss Newell. Please give us some time."

After all, their superiors were Shane's parents. If Shane’s parents learned that Melanie had taken him hostage, the situation would become even more complicated.

Melanie had prepared herself for the worst possible outcome. She didn’t care what happened to her, but she was determined to save her father.

"Shane, tell them if they don’t act soon, I won't be so nice," Melanie threatened, feigning a stance ready to strike.

Terrified, Shane flinched and pulled