With severed hands and feet, a face marred by glass shards, and blood flowing freely, Russo looked downright miserable.

"Mr. Linden! This matter is complicated. You must take this guy down right away!" Russo yelled.

"Release Mr. Vern, or I'll blow you to bits!" warned Aster with a fierce edge to his voice.

"Where's Lisa?" Dustin spoke coldly.

His expression remained unchanged.

"Who the heck is Lisa? I've never heard of her. I command you to release him, or I'll spray you!"

Aster pressed b