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.

and death, and it should take precedence over everything else. Don’t worry about Sebastian. Once we’ve completed our work,

I get home,” Sebastian added.

had a weight lifted off her shoulders, Winnie jumped into her car

docks were nearer to the university, it took

could even drive up to the gate, leaving her with no choice but

the security

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 I still let you enter, I

and replied, “Are you really saying no to free money? Don’t you have other entrances here? Point me in the right direction,

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

security guard had said his piece,

cordoned

out. “Officer, please let

goodness, it’s so frustrating when I have no clue about the current situation or if Granny is still safe. I know this isn’t Yartran, where I can call the shots, but why can’t I even gain entry into the

heightened the armed policeman’s guard as he swiftly aimed

hostages?

the hostage who told me herself. Now, if you don’t mind, please let me through. I know the abductor too, so I can try negotiating

Winnie’s plea

suspect her, but it never crossed her mind to

also been a while since anyone made such a bold request of her. Just as Winnie took a

react, the passenger door flew open, and Xavier stuck a hand

the room, for goodness’ sake! There’s a policeman with a gun in front

hint, Xavier merely muttered a

the passenger window rolled down, and a man in shades shouted

whipped his

be and

“Lieutenant, I