Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

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.

he turned to Roy, who was behind him. “Give me a gun. I’m

you to leave.

insisted, “Give me the

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

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

locked in the car, was driven to madness. His eyes were red as he observed the house caught in the

couldn’t yield to his pleas. Zacharias’ safety was

Shirley had sprinted a considerable distance, but the sound of gunfire reached her ears. She panted heavily, pausing to observe

was struck down as well. Then, the cops decided they would wipe

came into a room, and he saw the chair and rope. The sight delighted him, thinking, Could she

of Roy’s men said, “Captain, get out. They’re going to

back out before

artillery. Things have gotten out of hand. We need to

true mission. While saving Shirley and ensuring her safety was important, the primary goal was to ensure Zacharias