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There was a moment of silence as the words sank in. Zoe, despite herself, began to see the logic in his argument. The officers around them exchanged glances, their skepticism slowly waning.However, the scene took an unexpected turn. The eyes of the manager, several sergeants, and other officers lingered on Zoe’s ample chest, which seemed more visible through her shirt than it should have been.Their gazes were filled with inappropriate fantasies and imaginations, their movements betraying their lack of professionalism.Gabriel noticed this and leaned closer to Zoe, who instinctively tensed, ready to react to what she thought was an advance. Instead, he whispered, "Be conscious of the wolves around."Zoe followed his gaze and noticed the lingering eyes. A flicker of realization crossed her face. She straightened, fixing her shirt, and glared at the ogling men. The manager, caught in the act, quickly averted his eyes, embarrassed.Gabriel stepped back and gave a subtle nod to the mana
As the makeshift medic tended to the man, Gabriel continued to keep the robbers engaged in conversation, subtly diffusing their tension with his calm demeanor.Meanwhile, Zoe kept her stance, her hand still on her gun but her mind was now clearer. She admired Gabriel's ability to handle the situation without escalating it. She could see the robbers' initial aggression slowly melting away as Gabriel's wise words took effect.Gabriel's focus on the hostages' well-being created a temporary truce, allowing everyone to breathe a little easier. As the elderly man’s breathing steadied, the robbers seemed less inclined to act violently, giving Gabriel and Zoe a small but crucial window to plan their next move.As one of the robbers whispered something to the head robber, his expression turned severe. He stood up and pointed his gun at Gabriel, his voice filled with disdain. "I don't give a damn about these hostages. Let’s talk about what’s more important."Gabriel remained unperturbed, his
Zoe’s emotions churned as she waited, her faith in Gabriel wavering amidst the uncertainty.The air inside the bank became thick with tension and frustration. The head robber paced back and forth, his irritation growing with each passing minute. Finally, unable to contain his anger any longer, he marched over to Zoe, grabbed her by the hair, and yanked her to her feet."Where is he?" he snarled, his face inches from hers. "Why has your partner taken over an hour to come back?"Zoe, her eyes blazing with defiance, glared at him. "I don't know. Maybe he's negotiating for your lives right now. Maybe he's making sure you don't get yourselves killed."The head robber’s face contorted with rage. "Don’t play smart with me." He slapped her hard across the face, causing her to stumble but she quickly regained her footing and he grabbed her by the hair again. Around them, the hostages started to murmur anxiously. Fear and frustration bubbled to the surface as their hopes of rescue seemed to b
Their heated argument drew the attention of everyone around them. The inspector and other officers watched in surprise as the situation grew more volatile. "You don't understand what's at stake," Gabriel snapped."And you think you do?" Dan shot back, his voice rising.Suddenly, in a burst of anger, Dan lurched forward, his fist swinging towards Gabriel. The officers gasped in shock as the conflict spiraled out of control, adding another layer of chaos to an already dire situation.Gabriel blocked Dan's initial punch with a swift, practiced movement, his hand meeting Dan’s fist with a resounding smack. Dan's face turned pale as he stumbled back, shocked by the unexpected resistance. Gabriel stood firm, his stance calm and unyielding. Dan, refusing to back down, launched a series of reckless punches. Gabriel dodged each one effortlessly, his movements fluid and precise. Finally, with a quick maneuver, he pinned Dan to the ground, his grip firm but not injurious."Enough!" the inspe
Inside one of the vehicles, the head robber, now driving, glanced back and barked, "Tie them up properly."The robber sitting beside Gabriel and Zoe obliged, tying Gabriel's hands tightly. When he moved on to Zoe, he took his time, looping the rope around her upper body in an effort to grope her. He ogled her ample chest, leaning closer to peer down her shirt. Zoe, seething with rage, gave him a hard headbutt, sending him sprawling back against the seat.Gabriel snarled at the groper but was helpless, his hands bound. The robber attempted to retaliate, raising his hand to strike Zoe, but the head robber roared, "Enough! One more stunt like that, and you're dead!"The car jerked to a stop at a dilapidated villa, the robbers' hideout. As they approached the entrance, they were greeted by the sight of two men arguing heatedly. Suddenly, one of them pulled a knife and stabbed the other, who fell lifelessly to the ground. The robbers were momentarily distracted, providing Gabriel, who ha
Gabriel ducked behind the wall, reloading his new weapon which he had seized again. "Stay close," he instructed Zoe, his voice steady despite the tension.Zoe nodded, her eyes focused and determined. "I’ve got your back," she replied, ready to face whatever came next.As one of the three robbers fell, Gabriel and Zoe took a moment to catch their breath, the realization setting in that the worst was not over yet. They were now in control of the battlefield, but the head robber and the other two robbers still loomed ahead.Zoe’s gun clicked empty. “Damn it,” she groaned. The robber who had been lusting over her saw his chance and aimed for her heart. Gabriel, observing quickly, shielded Zoe and pushed her away, taking the bullet in his arm for her.“Gabriel!” Zoe screamed, grabbing his gun as she pulled him back to the wall they hid behind earlier. Blood was seeping from his arm, and Zoe ripped a piece of her shirt to tie around the wound, applying pressure to stem the bleeding.“You
As she pulled him to the surface, Zoe’s mind raced with a single thought: saving Gabriel. She couldn’t lose him, not after everything they’d been through. The weight of the situation pressed down on her, but her determination was unwavering.Breaking through the surface, she gasped for air, her grip on Gabriel tight. With all her strength, she swam to the edge of the pool, dragging him out of the water and laying him on the ground. The sight of his pale face and the blood seeping from his chest filled her with dread, but she refused to give in to despair.“Stay with me, Gabriel,” she whispered fiercely, beginning CPR. “You can’t leave me now.”As she worked to revive him, the world around her faded into a blur. Her entire focus was on Gabriel, willing him to breathe, to fight, to survive.Zoe bent forward, her hands trembling as she covered Gabriel’s mouth with hers, trying to get him to breathe while performing CPR. She interlaced her fingers and pressed down on his chest rhythmica
The inspector appeared, his face a mask of concern. “What’s the current state of things?” he asked, looking between Dan and Zoe.Dan explained what the doctor had said about Gabriel. “The doctor said he's stable now, but he's still unconscious.”The manager, not appeased, pointed at Zoe. “You didn’t do your job well. You ought to have protected him.”The inspector apologized for the situation and walked out with the manager, trying to calm him down. “We did everything we could under the circumstances, Mr. Harris. Gabriel's actions were his own choice.”Zoe sat down on an available bench, sighing deeply, her shoulders slumping with exhaustion.Again, Dan persisted, “Zoe, you need to change. You don't look appropriate in this wet uniform.”She shook her head, her tone final. “I don't care. I'm not leaving until he's awake.”Dan sighed, seeing there was no way he could persuade her. He took off his jacket and draped it over her shoulders. “I will stay with you…”But the inspector’s voic