Comrade Rowdy Brightwill, after all, was a man of professional standing. So, despite a moment's stunned pause, he immediately gathered his wits and fixed his attention entirely on his former teammate, who had taken a hostage.
Both being from the Marine Corps and strictly trained, it was not going to be easy dealing with his former teammate. What was critical was that, in the eyes of his former teammate, all those wearing camouflage were highly suspicious and alert-worthy. Therefore, if Rowdy Brightwill attempted to take action himself, it could further provoke the hostage-taker, who might behave unpredictably under extreme stress.
Even if Rowdy Brightwill was highly skilled, he might still struggle against this vanguard soldier teetering on the verge of breaking down.
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Yes, Flossie Wright had bad luck before; like the first time she went for a run only to stumble upon a drill. But bumping into Glenn Hutchinson in the hospital definitely felt like her second stroke of bad luck.
