Filed To Story: Finding the Secret Daddy for My Baby Novel
Suddenly, two mercenaries emerged from the woods, and each of them was carrying a rocket launcher on their shoulders. They were ready to launch an attack on Zacharias’ helicopter.
Shirley’s pupils contracted sharply as she drew her gun and fired two precise bullets, hitting the targets’ in a textbook headshot.
She lay low in the grass and was prepared to intercept anyone attempting to pursue Zacharias.
At that moment, Richard, who had been undercover among the group, had already dealt with six individuals. As he took down the seventh, he was spotted by a mercenary who had mistakenly stumbled upon him while he was doing the deed. The mercenary exclaimed in terror, “There’s a traitor! Everyone, be on alert! There’s a traitor!” Then, he dashed away in panic. Richard swiftly drew his dagger before heading in a particular direction-the direction leading to the office of the highest authority.
Inside, an intense discussion was underway. Just moments ago, they received the news of Zacharias’ escape via helicopter. Four men of substantial power were debating the next course of action.
“Who could have breached this place and saved Zacharias? Why haven’t they dealt with him yet?”
“We’ve shut down all tracking devices and cut off all the signals. So, we can’t contact the outside world ourselves. Even if someone has made it here, we won’t be able to identify them immediately.”
“Mr. Webb, how did you allow such a big flaw to occur? We trusted you so much, and what did you do with our trust? You’ve made such a fatal mistake! Does your son’s life mean nothing to you?”
Zain’s face turned panicked instantly as he rushed to explain, “I assure you that my arrangement is flawless. I gained Zacharias’ complete trust in this matter. So, I know for a fact that he doesn’t have a single contingency plan.”
“Mr. Webb, none of us will survive this, especially now that your involvement has been exposed as well. You’ve got all that leverage against Zacharias, and what have you done with it besides sending us to our doom?”
“Give me another chance. I’ll make a new plan to eliminate Zacharias. I swear I’ll get it right this time.”
“Do you really think Zacharias will trust you after this?”
Zain collapsed into a chair while sweating profusely. Of course, Zacharias would never trust him again.
Meanwhile, Richard found himself standing outside the door of this office after neutralizing four bodyguards along the way. Then, he rummaged through the bodies and picked up a security card from one of the guards before swiping it to gain entry.
The heavy door swung open before revealing the identities of the four men in the meeting directly in front of him. Richard was holding a gun in his hand and was somewhat astonished; these were people he knew and had some rapport with.
“R-Richard, what are you doing here?” One of them pointed at him in disbelief.
Richard closed the door, and his gaze was chilly as it swept over the four men. “It seems that the masterminds behind the assassination attempt on Mr. Flintstone are the lot of you!”
“Richard, it’s a misunderstanding! We were just called here for a meeting-”
“Richard, put the gun down. We’re on the same side…” one of them tried to approach Richard after speaking.
Richard’s gun immediately aimed at the person’s knee and fired a shot. The loud bang promptly sent shivers down the spines of the other three men. Richard’s face was cold and merciless, akin to a raging tiger standing there as he blocked their escape route.
“Richard, calm down! We were forced into this. Please! Help us get out of here!”
“Yeah! We were coerced. We’re friends, aren’t we? Are you saying that you can’t trust me?”
Richard sneered, “My duty is to eliminate scum like you.”
“Richard, let us out immediately. Everyone on this island belongs to us. If you don’t want to die, release us now!”
“If I feared death, I wouldn’t have lived till today.” Richard snorted disdainfully. His reputation was well- known domestically and internationally. Everyone was well aware of just how he operated.
“Did you save Zacharias? How could you possibly come here? Where did you get the information?” Zain bombarded Richard with questions, both horrified and curious.
Richard didn’t want to answer that question because the one who had convinced him to come here was his daughter. Honestly, he was glad he caved and made this trip.
Meanwhile, Shirley doubled back to rendezvous with Nixon after dealing with a few mercenaries. Gunshots rang out ahead, and the sound prompted her to duck down swiftly. Soon, she witnessed Nixon in a skirmish with a mercenary while their men were also engaged in combat. Hence, she seized the opportunity and shot the enemy in the chest. Nixon was injured as he fell to his knees. He instinctively turned toward the bushes and was surprised to see Shirley. Then, he couldn’t help but ask in worry, “Miss Lloyd, why did you return? Why didn’t you leave?”
“My father and the others are on this island. I can’t leave,” Shirley replied while helping him up. “Have you seen my father?”
“No. We’ve had no contact with Mr. Lloyd. There are enemy forces scattered all over the island. Let’s find a place to hide for now.”
The other four were also injured. The enemy’s firepower was too intense, especially when they were also severely outnumbered. It was quite a miracle that they had managed to survive. It wouldn’t be an understatement to say that they had placed their own lives on the line in order to survive.
Shirley had already come to realize that not only did the mercenaries outnumber them, but they were also given highly advanced equipment, including heavy weaponry like rocket launchers.
“There’s a rocky reef ahead. We can hide there,” Shirley said while supporting them as they hobbled back in the direction they came from.
Their movements were somewhat concealed under the cover of night. As a result, it naturally made it difficult for the enemy to track them down.
Shirley was concerned for her father. She settled Nixon and the others in a safe place before setting off to find him. “Mr. Nixon, stay put. I’ll lead these enemy forces away.”
“What?! Miss Lloyd, please don’t take any unnecessary risks. How can we explain it to Mr. Lloyd if something happens to you?” Nixon yelled after her.
Of course, Shirley feared death. Still, she dreaded losing someone dear more than losing her own life. Hence, she wasn’t about to change her mind to rescue her father. Even if she didn’t make it in time, she could at least confirm if he was alive or dead.
Her heart was filled with anxiety at this moment. She wouldn’t stop advancing into the enemy territory unless she received credible news about her father’s condition.
“Let’s go together,” Nixon said as he clutched his injured shoulder, pushing himself to his feet.
“No. I’ll go. You all stay hidden here,” Shirley replied sternly. She was about to stand up when she suddenly heard a familiar sound in the sky. She instinctively raised her head and saw fighter jets breaking through the clouds as they streaked down like meteors, one after another
“Mr. Nixon, look! Our reinforcements are here.” Shirley pointed as she recognized the scene all too well-those were her father’s men.
“Mrs. Lloyd indeed sought help immediately.” Nixon sighed while appreciating the depth of their marital bond.
Shirley’s confidence soared. So, she turned to Nixon. “Mr. Nixon, wait for reinforcements to arrive. I’ll go ahead.”
“Miss Lloyd, please be careful!” Nixon hurriedly cautioned her.
Shirley nodded and darted into the nearby bushes. It was impossible to conceal the fact that jets were approaching the area. So, not only did she see the fighter jets streaking down, but the enemy forces also caught sight of them. Fear and apprehension flashed in their eyes, and they started retreating immediately.
Shirley followed from a distance while trailing a few of the retreating enemies. She wanted to find out where they were heading. She hoped her father might be among them.
Finally, she spotted a brightly lit small base where many mercenaries were rushing in. Shirley chose a different direction and climbed over a wall. Just as she made it from the first floor to the second, she overheard a conversation between two smokers.
“We’re leaving without getting paid? Did we do this for nothing?”
“You’re still thinking about money at this point? We should prioritize escaping with our lives. Haven’t you seen who’s coming? That’s the special forces! Anyone who encounters them ends up dead!”
“Zacharias escaped. Can we still get paid?”