Dan exhaled, motioning for another cop to take Derek. "We will handle it from here. But Zoe, next time follow the rules.""You know what, Dan? I'd appreciate it if you stopped interfering in my business."Dan gave a nasty, upset response. "Fine. But I just hope things don't go south someday."Watching the vans drive off, Gabriel muttered, "Officer Dan hates me for no reason."Zoe waved dismissively. "Don't mind him. Let's go."They got into her truck, and Zoe drove off, her grip on the steering wheel tight. Gabriel glanced at her, a smirk playing on his lips."Nice work back there, partner.""Shut up and buckle in," Zoe replied with a smile, her eyes focused on the road ahead, a determined look on her face as they drove into the night.They were reaching his house when Gabriel stated, "Dan… I think he likes you, Zoe."Zoe pretended not to hear him.He chuckled. "I know you heard me clearly."She rolled her eyes. "I don't know what you're talking about, Mr. Gabriel."He laughed at her
Anna raised an eyebrow, confused. "No... I," she noticed the displeasure on his face and waved her hand dismissively, "I was just kidding."Gabriel shook his head. "Honestly, it wasn't funny."She gulped and stared at him. "Sorry."He was briefly silent before he smiled and apologized. "No, sorry. Lately I… just haven't been good. I didn't mean to sound cold."She nodded. "I understand.""So, tell me more about this woman," he requested."Sure. Let's sit under the canopy and talk better."She led him to a canopy beside the pool. They settled into the comfortable chairs, the afternoon sun casting a soft glow over the water.As they sat down, Anna continued, "I really need to find her son. She mentions his name sometimes, but it's always so jumbled. I was hoping you might know someone who could help us."Gabriel leaned forward, nodding. "I'll see what I can do. Maybe we can start by asking around the local shelters and hospitals. Someone must have seen her before."Anna smiled gratefull
Gabriel's car roared down the road, tyres screeching as he skidded to a stop in front of Vincent's grand mansion. The sun cast a harsh glare on the elaborate gates, but Gabriel's focus was unwavering. He stormed out of the car, fists clenched."Hey, you can't be here," a burly guard shouted, stepping in Gabriel's path."Move aside," Gabriel growled, his voice low and threatening.The guard shook his head, "Orders are orders."Gabriel's patience snapped. His fist lashed out, connecting with the guard's jaw with a sickening thud. The guard dropped like a stone, unconscious before he hit the ground. The noise drew the attention of more guards, who came rushing from all directions, weapons at the ready.Gabriel didn't hesitate. He ducked under a baton swing, delivering a swift elbow to the attacker's ribs. Another guard lunged, but Gabriel sidestepped and delivered a brutal roundhouse kick to his knee, sending him sprawling.More guards poured out, forming a tight circle around him. Gabr
As Gabriel tossed Vincent to the ground and pointed the gun at him, Vincent clasped his hands together, desperation evident in his voice. "I swear by my late mother, I don't know what you're talking about. I didn't take your daughter."Gabriel's face twisted into a grimace. "You're lying to me?"Vincent crawled closer, his eyes shimmering with sincerity. "Believe me, I don't have your daughter.""Then why were you running away from me?""I was scared. I thought you wanted to kill me."Gabriel lowered the gun, doubt creeping into his mind. If it wasn't Vincent, then who had kidnapped his daughter? Frustration boiled within him, and he fired a bullet vaguely at Vincent, who scurried behind a couch in terror.Suddenly, Barry, recovering from his earlier encounter, smashed a glass vase over Gabriel's head. Gabriel spun around, eyes blazing with fury, and delivered a powerful blow to Barry's face, sending him crashing to the floor. He followed up with three quick shots into Barry's arm,
Zoe's car screeched to a stop, and she jumped out, screaming. "Gabriel!"She ran to his car, her heart pounding with fear. She yanked open the driver’s door and saw him slumped over, unconscious, with blood streaming down his forehead. "Gabriel!" she cried, her voice breaking. She managed to pull him out of the car. "Gabriel, wake up! Please!"She checked his pulse and found it faint but present. Her hands were shaking as she reached for her phone to call for an ambulance, praying for him to hold on.Back in Anna's house, the doctor examined Magdalene carefully. After finishing, he turned to Anna and Jia, a concerned expression on his face. “Can you tell me what happened?" he asked.Jia explained, "She suddenly started screaming about her son and then fainted."Anna, worry etched on her face, asked, "How is she, doctor?"The doctor sighed, glancing back at the unconscious Magdalene. "It seems she experienced a severe emotional trigger. Her condition is delicate, and these outbursts
Gabriel opened his eyes slowly, then quickly. He took a deep breath and snapped his head to the right, quickly realizing he wasn't in his car. Zoe, noticing he was awake, placed an assuring hand on his shoulder. "Relax, buddy, it's me." Her eyes, filled with concern, shone even in the dim light of the car.He sat up and looked out the window, spotting his car a few feet away against a tree. "You crashed and lost consciousness. I tried calling an ambulance, but the poor signal in this area made it impossible."Gabriel winced, feeling a sharp pain in his head as he shifted. "What's wrong with you, Gabriel? You're bleeding," Zoe said, her voice laced with worry.He nodded, not wanting her to elaborate on his condition. She continued, "I couldn't reach emergency services, but I managed to contact my friend Louisa, the nurse who checked your wounds the other night. She's on her way.""No," he snapped. "My wife. I need to see her.""Relax, Gabriel. I'm sure she's fine.""She's not!" he
Zoe reluctantly pulled over, sensing the urgency in his voice. Gabriel swung open the door and staggered out, his eyes burning with determination."What are you doing?" Zoe called out, worried."I'm going to Brock's. He's behind this, I know it," Gabriel replied, his voice seething with anger. He slammed the door and started walking down the road.Zoe hurried after him, grabbing his arm. "Gabe, you're not in any condition to confront anyone. Let’s think this through."He yanked his arm away. "I can't wait. My daughter needs me now." With that, he continued on, leaving Zoe torn between helping him and keeping him safe.Zoe sighed and finally said, "Fine, Gabe. I’ll drive you there." But Gabriel shook his head vehemently. "No, Zoe. I can't involve you in this.""You're bleeding, Gabe! You need help," she insisted, her voice edged with concern."I don’t have time for this. I’m going alone," he snapped, and before she could stop him, he stepped out of the truck, flagged down a passing ca
Gabriel’s blood ran cold as he glanced at Louis, who watched him with concern. The voice on the line laughed."I’m sure you’re at the uncompleted house. Too bad, I had your daughter moved just in time. Looks like I was a step ahead of you. Sorry, you were late." The man’s laughter echoed through the phone again, taunting and cruel.Gabriel clenched his fist, fury, and helplessness swirling inside him as the call ended.Louis watched as Gabriel’s hand tightened around the phone, his knuckles turning white with anger. "Who was that?" Louis asked, his voice low but urgent."The kidnapper," Gabriel spat, his frustration bubbling to the surface. He threw the phone down, running his hand through his hair, trying to make sense of the situation. "I wish I had an idea who it was, Louis. But I’m going to find my daughter, no matter what."Louis placed a reassuring hand on Gabriel’s shoulder. "We’ll keep searching. I’ll keep you informed the moment we find a lead."Gabriel nodded, his jaw cle