Night of Destiny

Shirley had lost her handphone and bag. If she wanted to escape, she had to find other means of communication. She vaulted over the walls and escaped.

One of the kidnappers suspected his accomplice was taking an unusually long time in the bathroom. Having just left the restroom moments ago, he surmised the other guy might be checking the room where Shirley was held captive. However, upon entering, he was met with the lifeless body of his companion, leaving him in utter shock. “She escaped.”

“What? She escaped?” The leader made up his mind to leave right after that. “Not our problem. We have to leave now.”

Suddenly, the unmistakable sound of rotor blades filled the air, accompanied by infrared beams piercing through the windows.

“The cops are here! Get your weapons!” the leader roared. Quickly, his henchmen whipped out guns and fired off at the windows.

Since the kidnappers initiated the attack, the cops weren’t about to remain passive. They swiftly deployed a team to confront the kidnappers.

Zacharias was in the car, and he turned to Roy, who was behind him. “Give me a gun. I’m going to search for Shirley myself.”

“Sir, it’s not safe for you to leave. We’ve got this,” Roy urged.

Zacharias insisted, “Give me the gun.”

“I can’t allow that, sir. I’m sorry.” Roy got out of the car and locked the doors. He instructed four of his men to guard the vehicle while he and the others charged into the crossfire.Exclusive content © by Nô(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.

Imogen was among those who rushed into the crossfire, determined to locate Shirley as soon as possible. Wearing a mask to avoid recognition by the kidnappers, Imogen hid herself at a higher vantage point, opened fire, and shot dead two of the fleeing kidnappers. After all, her sole objective was to ensure that none of the kidnappers could escape.

“Let me out!” Zacharias, locked in the car, was driven to madness. His eyes were red as he observed the house caught in the crossfire. Desperately banging on the window, his hand was swollen and bleeding.

The bodyguards, however, couldn’t yield to his pleas. Zacharias’ safety was paramount; they were willing to bear any sacrifice to protect him.

Meanwhile, Shirley had sprinted a considerable distance, but the sound of gunfire reached her ears. She panted heavily, pausing to observe the crossfire for a few moments before hastily retracing her steps.

At that moment, the cops were hit by heavy artillery. One of the choppers was struck down as well. Then, the cops decided they would wipe out the never-do-goods.

Roy and his team were searching for Shirley. They came into a room, and he saw the chair and rope. The sight delighted him, thinking, Could she have escaped?

One of Roy’s men said, “Captain, get out. They’re going to wipe out this whole place.”

“We can’t back out before we find Miss Lloyd.”

“They’re getting out the heavy artillery. Things have gotten out of hand. We need to escort the vice president to safety.”

Roy was reminded of his true mission. While saving Shirley and ensuring her safety was important, the primary goal was to ensure Zacharias remained unharmed. This decision had the potential to jeopardize Roy’s job, but he ordered his men to retreat nonetheless.

At that moment, Imogen lay atop a tree branch, her gaze fixed on the door below. She didn’t withdraw; instead, she kept watch. If any kidnappers emerged, she was ready to shoot them.

Shortly after Roy and his team emerged, the cops unleashed heavy artillery, reducing the houses to ruins. The kidnappers, shocked, were on the verge of arrest when Imogen swiftly killed them.

As the cops moved in to apprehend the criminals, they were met with lifeless bodies. Despite an extensive search for Shirley, they found no trace.

It wasn’t until the cops informed Roy that all the kidnappers had been killed that he finally unlocked the car doors. Instantly, a powerful fist struck his face, causing Roy to collapse onto the ground.

Zacharias was seething with anger, and if looks could kill, Roy would have met his end. Zacharias, brimming with fury, charged into the sea of flames.

“Sir, sir!” Ignoring his pain, Roy quickly got back on his feet and led his team after Zacharias.