Chapter 407: Rescuing Vanessa
-Mr Dylan, you’d better be honest. Otherwise…
The gun went from Vanessa’s forehead to her bulging belly. Vanessa’s body was shaking uncontrollably, not afraid of anything happening to her, but of losing the baby she was carrying.
There had never been a time when Vanessa had felt that blood connection as clearly as she did now.
If this man had killed her son, she would have chosen to die with him.
Dylan heard Vanessa’s look and his heart instantly felt like it was being squeezed by a big hand.
I was in a real panic.
-Vanessa, don’t be afraid, everything will be fine,” Dylan finished looking at the two bandits. What exactly do you want me to do?
He looked like he could barely suppress his anger, sulky and furious, daring to get angry but not daring to say much. The two bandits were especially happy to make Dylan, the SJ president, look so stifled.
Both were villains, desperate for money, and although they had made a lot of money, they had lived a life that no ordinary person could imagine.
At the time, they felt especially unbalanced as they looked at Dylan, who was sitting in his office and earning easily hundreds of millions of dollars a day.
Their evil nature makes them take pleasure in tormenting others even at times like this.
-It seems that Mr Dylan has realised what he has to do….
The bandit gave a nasty grin and exchanged a glance with the fellow next to him, telling him to take cover.
They were afraid of Dylan’s deception and, naturally, they were also worried that their internal plan would be foiled. So, gesturing to their partner, they asked the other to go upstairs and take Dylan as well while they exchanged hostages with him, which would give them the advantage to get out safely.
The president of SJ!
Perhaps they would not only make it out safely, but could also snatch a large sum of money before they left.
With money and a life, they could spend it as they wished.
The bandits had good thoughts, but greed was bound to pay the price.
-Don’t hurt my wife, I’m coming.
Dylan insisted again, looking at Vanessa with concern and stoicism in his eyes.
The bandits watched him approach, and those on the periphery watched the movement with deadly interest. Everyone was waiting, waiting for the right moment.
Dylan had never been afraid of a man who faced many guns, but when he thought it was his wife and unborn child who were in danger, Dylan, who had never been afraid, felt fear for the first time.
He told himself again and again to stay calm, to stay calm.
The distance closed a little.
The bandits were smart enough to hide behind Vanessa and Dylan to avoid any sniper fire.
-I’m coming, let my wife go.
-Good.
The bandit sneered, deliberately pulling his gun away to make Dylan think he would actually let Vanessa go so he could let his guard down.
Dylan, for his part, looked at Vanessa with deliberate concern and continued to reassure her.Content © NôvelDrama.Org 2024.
-Don’t be afraid, you will soon be safe.
-Yes, it will soon be safe.
The bandit smiled, his eyes full of mockery.
As soon as the words were out of his mouth, his companion stepped forward to grab Dylan, and it was then that Dylan’s expression turned stern. Like a sheathed sword or a cheetah that has found the perfect moment to strike.
-Hold me tight.
He said in a cold voice, pulling Vanessa into his arms. In one swift movement, he drew his concealed weapon and turned around with Vanessa in his arms, protecting her firmly as he fired.
At the same time, the sniper at the high point did the same.
One by one, the two were clearly targeted.
With two shots, all hit the target.
To increase their success rate, they opted not to shoot at a head, but to aim at the hands of the two bandits holding the guns. They first shot them through the hands, and after the guns automatically dropped to ensure Vanessa and Dylan’s safety, they either added a second shot or rushed to get them.
The plan went well.
The sniper was waiting to fire a second shot, and a large number of armed police were rushing towards him.
Just then, something changed.
One of the bandits pulled out another gun and pointed it at Dylan.
He reacted urgently, grabbing Vanessa and shooting backwards.
The sniper sensed the situation and fired at the same time as Dylan.
Eventually, the bandit was killed and the other was captured.
-It’s okay, don’t be afraid, don’t be afraid.
Dylan hugged Vanessa tightly and kissed the top of her head tenderly while whispering soothing words in her ear.
His hands held her firmly and stroked her back gently.
Vanessa was stiff in Dylan’s arms, her ears still ringing from the sound of the gunshot, and she couldn’t even hear what Dylan was saying, only feel his tight embrace.
It took Vanessa a few moments to come to her senses.
He rushed to push Dylan away, not knowing where he had hit him, and suddenly heard a muffled grunt from him.
-Dylan, how are you? Are you hurt?
Vanessa looked with panic at Dylan, whose forehead was stained with cold sweat, but who was still smiling tenderly at her.
-I’m fine, it’s just a minor injury.
As long as you are well.
Looking into Dylan’s eyes, Vanessa suddenly understood what he meant.
In that instant, Vanessa felt suffocated, her hands and feet instantly cold. Terrified, all she could think was that Dylan was hurt. Unaware that her eyes were red, she was incoherent with anxiety.
-Let me see. Where did you get hurt? How did you get hurt? I told you it had nothing to do with you, so why did you come to my rescue! Dylan, aren’t you always selfish? I’m just a toy, is it worth risking your life to save it?
-I said I love you and I will protect you. You’re my wife, and you’re carrying my child, so of course I’m going to save you. No matter if I have to give my life, you are more important than my life.
Dylan’s face was pale, but his expression was very serious.
It was the first time Vanessa had been confronted with his confession, the first time she had seriously considered whether he was sincere.
-Mr Dylan, you are injured and need to go to hospital.
The man in charge was always relieved when the bandit was caught.
He immediately ran to Dylan’s side, looked at the blood on Dylan’s back and said solemnly.
-Yes, go to the hospital! Dylan, do you hear me, go to the hospital now.
-Stay with me. You and the baby need to be checked too, to make sure you’re okay before I feel comfortable.
Even if Dylan hadn’t said so, Vanessa would have gone, in a moment of life and death she suddenly realised that she was in love with the baby she was carrying and didn’t want to lose him.