In that instant, Alex sprang into action. "Let her go!" he shouted, his heart racing as he charged toward them. The adrenaline surged through his veins, and with a swift motion, he tackled Smith, sending both of them crashing to the ground. The impact knocked the wind out of Alex, but he didn't care. All that mattered was Sophia.
The sound of sirens grew louder, echoing through the dimly lit room. Just then, the door burst open, and a team of police officers stormed in, guns drawn, their faces set with determination. "Hands up! This is the police!" one of them shouted, their voices cutting through the chaos like a knife, reverberating off the walls.
Smith, realizing he was outnumbered, released Sophia and scrambled to his feet, his face twisted in rage. "You'll regret this!" he spat, glaring at Alex and the officers, his eyes burning with fury. "You think you can just waltz in here and take me down?"
