That was the best survival rate he could offer. Gale shook her head repeatedly. "Only eighty... just eighty! Shawn, do you realize that even a 0.01% failure rate could lead to Joshua's death?"

"I..."

"You didn't give it your all! If it were me kidnapped right now, would you initiate a rescue operation with only an 80% chance of success?" Gale said.

Shawn had nothing to say. After a while, he responded, "That's why I can only be grateful that the hostage isn't you."

Gale's body trembled.

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