Epic 114.Kyrian's head swam, the world around him blurring into a dizzying, surreal haze. His father...shot? The only thought in his mind was to get to the hospital, to see his father, to find out what had happened.He whirled around, his eyes meeting Jasmine's. "We need to go," he said, his voice urgent and panicked. "My father...he's been shot."Jasmine nodded, her face pale with shock. "I'll get the car," she said, already moving towards the door. Kyrian and Jasmine raced out the door, the urgency of the moment driving them onward. Jasmine slid behind the wheel, her hands gripping the steering wheel with white-knuckled intensity.Kyrian watched the scenery race by, his mind racing even faster. "Call Bola," he said, his voice tight with tension. "We need to know what's going on. Where did they hit them? How did it happen?"Jasmine fumbled with her phone, trying to dial Bola's number as she swerved around a corner. Finally, the call connected."Mr Bola, what happened?" Kyrian demand
Epic 115As the mysterious figure stepped closer, the cameras captured a glint of metal. It was a gun.Kyrian and Jasmine exchanged a look of alarm. This was it. The moment they'd been waiting for.Kyrian's hand hovered over the keyboard, his finger poised to press the button that would alert the police. But then he stopped a thought dawning on him."What if we don't call the police?" he said slowly, his eyes never leaving the screen. "What if we use this as an opportunity to find out who he's working with?" Jasmine's eyes widened, the wheels in her mind turning at lightning speed. "We'd need a plan," she said, her voice low and steady. "A way to get close to them without arousing suspicion."Kyrian nodded, his mind racing with possibilities. "We could pose as recruits," he said. "Mercenaries, maybe. That would get us into the warehouse, and it would give us a chance to gather intel on their operation."Jasmine nodded, her expression thoughtful. "We'd need to change our appearances, t
Epic 116The minutes ticked by, each one seeming to stretch into an eternity. Kyrian's mind raced, trying to process the truth about his father, and the potential danger he was in.Finally, the door swung open once more, and Inspector John returned, his face a mask of anger."He's coming," he growled, his eyes fixed on Kyrian. "Your father's on his way here, and when he arrives, I'm going to give him a choice. He can either surrender himself or watch you die."You can't do that!" Kyrian shouted, his voice cracking with desperation. "He's my father, you can't hurt him!John's lips curled into a cruel smirk. "Oh, but I can, Kyrian. And I will. Unless, of course, you help me bring him in. Help me put an end to his reign of terror once and for all."Kyrian froze, his mind reeling. His father, a terrorist? It was impossible to believe. And yet, the evidence was mounting against him. "You want me to betray my father?" Kyrian said, his voice shaking. "I can't do that. I won't."Inspector Jo
Epic 117"I don't have any concrete ideas," Jasmine admitted, her expression grim. "But we do know that Inspector Ken will be looking to take down John and his group. We should focus on locations and contacts that might lead us to him."Kyrian nodded, his mind already racing through possibilities. "Do you think he'd go to ground somewhere in the city?" he asked, trying to think like his mentor. "Or would he try to disappear entirely?"Jasmine's eyes narrowed in thought. "He knows John well," she said slowly. "We need to alert the authorities to what's going on," Jasmine said, her voice decisive. "The embassy will have the resources to help us, and they need to know about John's corruption.""Agreed," Kyrian said, his jaw set. "If John is as powerful as we think he is, we can't take him on alone. We need backup."Jasmine nodded, already moving toward the door. "Come on," she said, her voice tense. "We'll need to be careful. John's men will be looking for us.The two officers navigated
Epic 118Timi's name flashed on the screen of Kyrian's phone, but it was Jasmine who answered. "Timi, thank God you called," she said, relief flooding through her. "Kyrian's not doing well. He collapsed earlier tonight, and we're at the hospital now."Timi's voice was frantic. "What? Is he okay? What happened?"Jasmine sighed. "The doctor thinks it's stress-related. Kyrian's been pushing himself too hard, and his body just couldn't take it anymore."Timi's voice softened. Timi wasted no time. "I'm coming over right now," he said, his voice resolute. "Kyrian needs me there."Jasmine nodded, despite knowing that Timi couldn't hear her. "Thank you," she said, her voice warm with gratitude. "He'll appreciate that.When Timi arrived at the hospital, he rushed into Kyrian's room, his face filled with concern."Oh, man," he said, his voice soft as he took in Kyrian's pale, tired face.Kyrian gave a weak smile, his voice hoarse. "Hey, Timi," Kyrian said, his voice weak but genuine. "Thanks f
Epic 119Jasmine laughed, the sound soft and intimate in the quiet of the kitchen. "You look like you haven't eaten in months," she teased, a playful smirk on her lips.Kyrian shrugged, smiling sheepishly as he loaded his fork with another mouthful of pasta. "I guess I've just been a little preoccupied," he said, his voice a mix of embarrassment and delight.Jasmine nodded, a warm affection shining in her eyes. "I know," she said. "But tonight, we're just going to enjoy the food and each other's company. As they ate, the atmosphere in the kitchen softened, the conversation flowing easily between them. Jasmine told stories from her childhood, sharing memories that made Kyrian laugh. Kyrian, in turn, shared some of the more ridiculous cases he and Inspector Ken had worked on.They ate until they were full, their bellies content and their hearts lightened. And as they sat back in their chairs, sated and happy, Jasmine reached across the table and placed her hand over Kyrian's."Thank you
Epic 120Kyrian and Jasmine studied the letter in silence, a sense of dread creeping into their thoughts. They both knew what "come alone" implied. But they also knew that this was their best chance of finding John."We can't risk it," Jasmine said, her voice firm. "We need backup."Kyrian shook his head, his eyes filled with determination. "No," he said, his voice low and resolute. "This is the only way. If we bring backup, John will know. And if he knows, he'll disappear again." Jasmine bit her lip, her mind racing. "Kyrian, we can't let you go alone," she said, her voice edged with worry. "It's too dangerous."Kyrian reached out, placing a hand on Jasmine's arm. "I know," he said, his voice soft but sure. "But I can't ask you to come with me. If something happens, someone needs to be there to pick up the pieces."Jasmine swallowed hard, the weight of his words sinking into her heart. She knew that he was right. "Promise me something," Jasmine said, her eyes searching Kyrian's face.
Epic 121As the trapdoor opened beneath John, he dropped through the air, the rope snapping taut with a sickening crack. For a moment, his body jerked and convulsed, his limbs flailing in a desperate bid for life.But then, slowly, the struggles subsided, his limbs falling still. And as the last few gasps of air escaped his lungs, a twisted, almost gleeful smile spread across his face. It was a smile that spoke of dark secrets and hidden knowledge, of a sinister satisfaction in the face of death.In those final moments, John's true nature was revealed. With John's execution complete, Kyrian and Jasmine's attention turned once again to the figure who had been at the centre of their investigation all along Ken, Kyrian's foster father.Despite the dangers and uncertainties that lay ahead, they were determined to pursue the truth, no matter how elusive or dangerous it might be.As they began to retrace Ken's steps and delve deeper into his connections to the corporate world, they were hau