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.

Roy, who was behind him. “Give me a gun. I’m going

for you to leave. We’ve got this,” Roy

insisted, “Give

car and locked the doors. He instructed four of his men to guard the vehicle while he and the others charged into the

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

as he observed the house caught in the crossfire. Desperately

pleas. Zacharias’ safety was paramount; they

She panted heavily, pausing to observe the

artillery. One of the choppers was struck down as well. Then, the

and he saw the chair and rope.

men said, “Captain, get out. They’re going to wipe

can’t back out before we find

out of

was to ensure Zacharias remained unharmed.