Silly Bride novel (Winnie and Xavier)

Realizing that Winnie had become rather emotional, Xavier quickly tried to comfort her.

“Calm yourself down and listen to me, Winnie. The police found Zyon’s tracks at the docks today and promptly launched an operation to arrest him. At the same time, however, your grandmother suddenly showed up with Michael and Rachel. As you know, Rachel tends to get into trouble when no one’s watching her, and from what I heard, she wandered off on her own and ended up being taken hostage by Zyon. Unfortunately, Granny also fell into his hands when she went looking for Rachel.”

After a pause, Xavier continued, “Zyon has another accomplice with him, and they’re both armed, so the police have started negotiations with him to keep the hostages safe. He wants the police to provide them with a boat and cash, adding that he’ll only release the hostages once they’ve entered the high seas.”

Upon hearing that, Winnie was speechless as her brows furrowed.

Alas, the longer she remained silent, the more panicked Xavier was. “What’s the matter, Winnie? Please say something.”

With that, Winnie took a deep breath and recomposed herself. “I’m heading over this instance. Where are you now?”

“I’m also on my way there. In any case, don’t panic. I’ll be here for you no matter what happens.”

Feeling a lot more at ease after Xavier’s reassurance, Winnie replied, “Okay. By the way, how did you find out about this? Is the information reliable? Are Granny and Rachel safe?”

Xavier was quiet for a moment as he carefully weighed his options. He didn’t want to lie to Winnie, but neither was he about to tell her the whole truth. After all, he wasn’t ready to let her know that he had been surveilling Jacinta for the longest time.

“Ever since Zyon escaped from the Fairchild residence, I was the one who contacted the police to track him down. Someone within the force then shared the information with me, so I have no doubt it’s reliable. Don’t worry. The hostages are presently safe and sound.”

“Good! Zyon Fairchild deserves to go to hell!” Winnie said through gritted teeth. “I won’t be letting him off this time round!”

As soon as the call ended, Winnie returned to the laboratory and explained the situation to Lionel and Sebastian.

Thankfully, the two men were more than understanding.

“Nini, this is undoubtedly your top priority, so go ahead and do what you need to do. Leave the work here to us,” Sebastian urged.

death, and it should take precedence over everything else. Don’t worry about Sebastian. Once we’ve completed our work, my assistant and I will personally send

I get home,” Sebastian

lifted off her shoulders, Winnie jumped into

docks were nearer to the university, it took her just over half an hour to get

could even drive up to the gate, leaving her with no choice but to roll down the window and try bribing

her surprise, the security

tied. There’s a big case happening inside, so I can’t let you in under these circumstances,” he explained. “Besides, a whole team of police officers has already shown up and sealed off the area. If

and replied, “Are you really saying no to free money? Don’t you have

the security in those places is even tighter because they don’t want the felons escaping from the side

as the security guard had said his piece, an

been cordoned

the car door and stepped out. “Officer, please let me in. I’m a

if Granny is still safe. I know this isn’t

only heightened the armed policeman’s guard

you know about the hostages? Where did

in her face, Winnie remained unfazed. “It was the hostage who told me herself. Now, if you don’t mind,

against the car!” the policeman ordered, ignoring Winnie’s plea and explanation. After all, the only thing that mattered to

to suspect her, but it

said, it had also been a while since anyone made such a bold request of her. Just as Winnie took a deep breath and stepped

react, the passenger door flew open, and Xavier stuck a hand out. “Get in

her eyes and shot him a look. Read the room, for goodness’ sake! There’s a policeman with a

Xavier merely muttered a

down, and a man

whipped his head around.

it’s me. Leave this be and return to your

replied, “Lieutenant, I have something to