"William! Are you insane or what?!"
James was the quickest to react. He jumped up, ready to charge at William. But just then, a gunshot rang out, shattering the floor near James's feet. The cops around William were just starting to raise their guns when William swiftly unbuttoned his overcoat, revealing the explosive device strapped to his body.
"Go ahead, shoot if you dare. We can all die together. Frankly, I ain't got much to live for, so I don't mind taking a few of you down with me!"
The cop aiming his gun hesitated for a moment. William sneered and turned to James. "Tell everyone to drop their damn weapons. I can't promise I won't accidentally hit the detonator."
James stared at him with bloodshot eyes.
William let out a contemptuous laugh, his voice hoarse as he shouted, "James,
