But he wasn't the least bit flustered. He even felt inclined to smile at the police surrounding the courtyard entrance.
Paul Warren led a team of detectives, cautiously making their way into the courtyard. Outside the gate, more than a dozen anxious-looking firefighters stood by.
Paul Warren held a bullhorn. He approached Willow Quincy, his tone slow and deliberate. "Willow Quincy, don't do anything rash. You're surrounded by the police, which means you have nowhere to run. Your only option now is to release the hostage and cooperate with us!"
"Hmph..." Willow Quincy scoffed, not bothering to reply.
