Chapter 276: Chapter 272: My man, Richelie Dunn, is incredibly handsome!

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Richelle Dunn’s heart hung in her throat. At this moment, she only wished she could grow three heads and six arms, or perhaps some superpowers.

Then, she wouldn’t be forced to watch the two most important people in her life risking their lives at someone else’s gunpoint.

She stared at Roy Lewis’s receding figure, with hot tears in her eyes. They stung and burned her eyes and her heart.

Roy Lewis, you must come back safely!

She silently prayed within her heart, wiping away the tears in her eyes. Her gaze followed Roy Lewis as he took each step further away from her.

At this moment, his figure seemed more resolute and towering than ever before.

Richelle knew that this figure would be etched in her heart forever.

“Sir across from me, remain calm. My name is Roy Lewis, head of the first family in the East-Asia Federation and CEO of the Lewis Group. I’m here to substitute for Dr. Seaton and her assistant. I believe you could negotiate with me better than with them!”

Roy Lewis’s words rang out strong and unwavering. They hit Richelie’s heart like a sledgehammer, each word a blow.

Her heart throbbed with dull pain, and a voice in her mind urged her to call him back.

But reason told her that Roy Lewis was showing her, through his actions, that as the father of their children, as her lover, he had the duty and the ability to save Sonia Seaton, who was critically important to her and their children.

For her and their children, Sonia Seaton was their family. Therefore, she was his family too.

As the head of a family, Roy Lewis must stand up in such a situation, using all his courage and even risking his own life to protect the lives of his loved ones.

The criminals seemed to discuss amongst themselves for a moment, then signaled to one of their partners to approach Roy Lewis. After confirming that Roy Lewis was unarmed, they twisted his hands behind his back, marched him at gunpoint, step by step, back to the car.

Roy Lewis’s expression remained calm as he nodded towards Sonia Seaton

“Master Seaton, Richelle is waiting for you in the car.”

Sonia Seaton’s eyes filled with rage. “Are you out of your mind? How old is Richelle? How old am I? By taking my place, what will happen to Richelle and the children?”

Roy Lewis didn’t answer her. He just casually gestured to the two criminals holding Sonia Seaton and her assistant.

“Let them go!”

Though he was the hostage, upon his command, the two criminals obediently released Sonia Seaton and her assistant.

Upon being freed, Sonia Seaton turned to look at him.

Roy Lewis smiled at her, “Master Seaton, you’re of no use to them anymore. Hurry along now.”

Sonia Seaton shot him a long look, and then, with considerable effort, headed towards the car that Roy had left.

As they moved farther away, a few secret service agents helped them towards Richelle’s car.

Richelle got out early and immediately embraced Sonia Seaton as she approached.

“Master!”

Richelle had always been strong. Even when Sonia Seaton managed to rescue her and the children, she didn’t shed a tear.

But at this moment, she started sobbing while holding onto Sonia Seaton.

Sonia Seaton had wanted to scold her for letting Roy take such a risk. But seeing her in tears, she could only awkwardly comfort her instead.

“Alright, alright, I’m fine…don’t cry, I’m perfectly fine…”

The three of them got in the car, and Richelle finally managed to stop her tears. After giving Sonia Seaton a thorough check – a superficial wound on her forehead and a scrape on her knee but otherwise unharmed – she was able to put half her worries aside and shifted her gaze to Roy Lewis, who was now being held hostage.

The criminals were tall and muscular. Roy Lewis was as tall as they were, but not as bulky.

He stood calmly in front of the criminals, his eyes half-closed as if he were whispering something to them.

Richelle couldn’t hear what he was saying, but she knew he was a master manipulator.

Compared to the verbally awkward Sonia Seaton, he was indeed more likely to find a way to save himself, with nothing more than his words.

While Roy Lewis was talking to the criminals, the police officer finally made contact with the city leader.

The criminals’ faces lit up at the prospect of negotiating their demands. The inquiry from the mayor was broadcasted over a loudspeaker, and a criminal grabbed a megaphone to state his demands.

“You want me to let them go? Okay! Escort my detained fleet in the harbor to international waters, and take us to the vessel by helicopter. Once there, I’ll return the hostages intact!”

After a brief discussion, the city leader responded succinctly, “Agreed!”

The criminals were visibly delighted. But in an instant, Roy Lewis grabbed the hand clutching his throat and flung the criminal over his shoulder. He stepped on the criminal’s throat as he laid on the ground, leaving him no room to retaliate, and snatched the weapon from his hands.

At the same time, echoing “thud, thud, thud” sounds reached them. The hidden snipers shot the arms and legs of the criminals who tried to rescue their partner.

The weapons in the criminals’ hands fell to the ground, and the special agents swiftly moved in. In no time, the three criminals were completely subdued.

Seeing the special agents take the criminals into custody, Richelle rushed out of the car and ran towards Roy Lewis, who was walking towards her.

From afar, Roy Lewis opened his arms wide to her.

As she threw herself into his arms like the wind, she felt him stiffen up.

A wave of anxiety washed over Richelle. She pushed herself away from his chest and looked up at him with concern.

“Did you hurt yourself?”

Roy Lewis tried to smile at her, but the smile seemed strained.

Unable to hide his discomfort, he held his waist and coughed a little, “I think… I twisted my back.”

Richelle quickly turned and supported him, slowly walking towards the car.

Roy Lewis awkwardly smiled at her, “I was trying to look cool in front of you, but it kind of backfired.”

Richelle stood on her toes, leaned in, and gave him a peck on the lips.

“No, you didn’t mess up at all. You were very cool!”

Even though his back was hurting, her kiss seemed to alleviate his pain significantly.

With a smile in his eyes, he asked her, “Really? I was really cool?”

Richelle nodded emphatically, her eyes welling up with tears again. In a nasal voice, she affectionately told him.

“Yes, my man, Richelle Dunn’s man, is absolutely stunning!”

Roy Lewis was pleasantly surprised. After a slight pause, he grasped her wrist, as if seeking confirmation.

“Richelle, did you just…accept me?”

Richelle clicked her tongue, softly calling him a “dope”, then curled her lips into a smile.

“Of course, I’m thinking I should put it in writing on your forehead, so those Miss Gregorys and Miss Bailes stop chasing after my children’s father!”