Chapter 405: Hostages
Although Dorencia is a famous tourist town, it also has some particularly brutal criminal practices due to its proximity to the border and its borders with other countries. It is clear that the two villains being pursued were such criminals.
This means they were very unlucky tonight.
Dylan was worried about Vanessa, worried about the bullets in case she was hit…. Thinking about it, Dylan vowed he would never let that happen.Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g
-Get out of the way!
Turning away from the passer-by who was blocking his way, Dylan said in a cold voice as he hurriedly ran in Vanessa’s direction.
Perhaps his aura was so powerful that even those who panicked unconsciously avoided him and made way for Dylan.
Even so, the two bandits were still close to Vanessa and the girls.
Vanessa was aware of the urgency of the situation, as she and Mercedes were left behind, with almost no one else. At this point, they could become hostages of the criminals.
The two, a pregnant woman and an older woman, could easily be taken hostage.
Vanessa was nervous and kept an eye on the movement behind her as she ran.
So when one of the bandits approached them with a clear target, Vanessa pushed Mercedes into the crowd without a second thought.
-Vanessa!
Mercedes was caught off guard, stumbled and turned around when Vanessa was already in the hands of the robbers.
He screamed in panic, his face turned white, his eyes frightened and desperate.
“Vanessa, my child!” Mercedes wanted to run to them.
Mercedes wanted to rush in and try to take Vanessa hostage herself.
Before he could move, his wrist was pulled.
-Aunt, don’t be impulsive, I will find a way to save Vanessa.
Dylan grabbed Mercedes to keep her from coming closer, his voice whispering behind her.
Even without turning around, Mercedes could see the grim expression on Dylan’s face at that moment.
At least now there was someone around who could help.
Mercedes confided in Dylan almost immediately and, trying to contain her panic and concern, retreated with the flow of people towards the security line.
At that point, a large number of armed police caught up with them, forming a cordon around the crowd, and others evacuated the crowd.
-This gentleman, please step out of the cordon, please.
The policeman stepped forward and addressed Dylan with a serious face.
His brow was furrowed and his aura was bitter and stern.
-It is my wife who is kidnapped.
-Please don’t worry, we will try to rescue your wife without any problems.
Although the other man understood Dylan’s feelings, he had to follow the rules.
Dylan glanced at him, his face cold and expressionless. He did not bother the other man again, but looked at Vanessa, who was being held by the bandits with her back to her.
At that moment, the murderous aura in Dylan’s body could barely be concealed.
Even the policeman, who had seen many dangerous situations, was stunned by Dylan’s murderous aura and became alert.
-Take me to your officer in charge.
It was probably because Dylan’s aura was so powerful that the policeman unconsciously did what he was told.
-Sir, this is the hostage’s husband, and he wants to talk to you.
-Nonsense! What time is it, how can…
The other party’s commanding voice stopped abruptly at the sight of Dylan.
Apparently, he could also see that this was no ordinary person in front of him.
-This gentleman, may I ask if you are …
-Dylan Moya.
After briefly saying his name, Dylan immediately examined all the equipment in the car with a cold face.
It was enough for these policemen to frown with little satisfaction, evidently thinking that this was not enough equipment to trust him.
-Mr Dylan?
The man in command, though he had never heard of Dylan, could see that he must be in a dignified position. After a few seconds of hesitation, he immediately called his superior.
He soon returned and looked at Dylan with a much more respectful gaze.
He obviously knew who Dylan was from his superiors.
-We regret that your wife has been taken hostage, and we will cooperate fully with whatever you want to do, if the superior says so.
-My men will be here shortly, you go and stabilise the bandits.
Dylan commanded in a cool, resolute and unhesitating voice.
The other man nodded and turned to communicate with the negotiator, telling him to go ahead and negotiate with the bandits to stabilise them and buy time.
-What is the terrain like nearby?
-It’s not very favourable for us, there is only one high point where we can place snipers. But it’s also risky because it’s a bit further away. Especially since there are two bandits, the risk is doubly difficult.
Once the shots are fired, one is dead and the other is sure to react quickly.
Both are ruthless bandits and could attack the hostage with the idea of killing a person even if he is dying.
-What if two people shoot at the same time?
-It can’t be! The high point is small and can only hold one sniper.
Dylan’s brow furrows, his eyes unblinking as he looks at the tablet, staring at the topographical map on it.
Soon his men arrived.
Dylan gave it some thought and formulated a plan.
With his own men to work with, Dylan was determined.
-Get your snipers ready.
At best, the snipers would take out one man and Dylan himself would take out the rest.
Dylan looked coldly at the bandits holding Vanessa hostage, his eyes full of murderous intent.
Josefina was informed and rushed in, finding Mercedes at her side to calm her down.
Mercedes grabbed Josefina’s hand tightly and burst into tears.
-Vanessa’s life is unfortunate enough to be here and have this happen to her. She’s still pregnant, one mistake and she’ll be…
One body, two lives.
Mercedes could say no more, her eyes filled with horror.
-Aunt, don’t worry, Vanessa will be fine. Look, there are lots of police around, they’ve surrounded the bandits, I’m sure they can’t do anything serious.
Josefina was equally anxious, but she reassured Mercedes.
-Vanessa, my Vanessa.
Mercedes looked at Vanessa, who was sequestered, and murmured her name over and over again.
At that moment Vanessa’s heart was filled with gratitude and guilt.
Grateful that she had pulled her mother away in time to keep Mercedes out of harm’s way. She felt guilty that her choice had put her and the baby she was carrying in her womb in danger, and that if anything had happened, the baby would have left this world with her.
She didn’t mind, but she was ashamed of the baby she was carrying.
As much as she rejected him before, after accepting him, he was part of her life, the most important family besides Mercedes.