Charlie hurriedly asked, “Uncle, don’t worry, and speak slowly, what happened to Melba?”
Pollard blurted out: “I just received a message from a local friend that the government army’s military operation failed today. The troops they sent were encircled by the opposition. Over a thousand people were killed or injured, and nearly a hundred people are captured. Eight young Americans including Melba…”
“What?!” Charlie suddenly exclaimed, “Is the message confirmed?”
Pollard said nervously: “It has been determined…Now the government forces are preparing to launch military retaliation, but the opposition has already told the government forces and the U.S. Embassy to pay 80 million US dollars as ransom, otherwise, the eight of them including Melba will be executed!”
Charlie asked hurriedly, “Did the American Embassy declare its position?”
“I have expressed my opinion.” Pollard sighed and said: “Their spokesperson strongly condemned the actions of the opposition, and they said that they would not accept the threat of the opposition, and demanded that the opposition must release the hostages, otherwise they will launch Military offensive against them…”
Charlie’s tone couldn’t help being solemn, and said: “If this is the case, it is likely to anger the other party.”
“Yes…” Pollard gritted his teeth and cursed, “My friend knows the people in the US Embassy. They actually don’t care about the lives of these eight young people!”
“And they are not willing to pay the ransom at all, because they have made a lot of enemies in the Middle East over the years. Once this compromise is made, I don’t know how many people will follow suit, so they want to prevent this from happening again… ..”
Speaking of this, Pollard choked and said: “The opposition is also very angry at the attitude of the Embassy. They said that they will give them six hours. After six hours, one will be executed every half an hour. Melba! I… I am afraid this time it will be too bad. …”
Charlie hurriedly comforted: “Uncle Watt, don’t worry about it…”
Pollard cried bitterly and said, “Hey, how can I not worry…I am about to have a heart attack now!”
“And I really regret it! I regret making Melba naturalized at the time… She was born in the United States at the time, so she was naturally naturalized at that time. If she was a Chinese national, she would definitely return this time. There would be a turnaround…”
“It’s a pity that she and her classmates and friends are all American…”
Charlie hurriedly said: “Uncle, don’t worry, let alone not be so pessimistic. I will set off for Syria right away. I will definitely find a way to rescue your daughter. You can wait for good news from my side!”
FAQ Novel
Q: What urgent situation is revealed in this chapter?
A: Charlie receives distressing news about a hostage crisis involving Melba and others in Syria.
Q: What is the demand made for the hostages’ freedom?
A: The opposition forces are demanding a ransom of 80 million US dollars for the release of the captives.
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