She wondered if Shawn had felt the same when Shawn witnessed Susan cutting her face.

Shawn asked again, "Is this fine? I'm badly injured. I can't fight back. I'll slowly pass out from the blood loss. You can absolutely subdue me. Susan, we should start the exchange."

He impatiently walked forward.

Susan was still stunned. "Exchange… Wait."

Shawn stopped. "I had already done what you asked. What are you still worried about?"

At the same time, voices could be heard through the miniature earpiece in his ear.

"Mr. Wood, the snipers are in position."

"The ambush is in position."

"We can rush in at any moment."

All of those people were waiting for Shawn's orders.

They would charge in guns blazing with an order. They would be able to subdue Susan in just a few seconds.

Yet, Shawn did not dare to risk it.

Gale was in Susan's hands.

Using a sniper was far too dangerous. If there were any mistake, it would be irreversible!

So, Shawn did not say anything. He did not give a single r