Epic 78With that, the trio moved into action. Kyrian, despite his injuries, insisted on coming with them, his eyes filled with fierce determination.As they made their way to the scene of the bank attack, the city seemed to buzz with tension, the lingering fear of the MK Group's reach palpable in the air.The bank was a scene of chaos and carnage when they arrived, the police already had set up a perimeter. Nduka met them at the barricade, her face hard and set."What do we have, Lieutenant?" Timi asked, his eyes sweeping the scene. Nduka's jaw was tight, her voice tinged with frustration. "They hit the bank just before closing time. Four masked gunmen. Witnesses say they were in and out in less than three minutes. Left a pile of bodies in their wake, including the bank manager."Timi's eyes narrowed. "Sounds like a high-value target."Jasmine nodded. "They knew exactly who they were after. And if they're working that fast, we need to find John, and."Kyrian grimaced, his voice a low
Epic 79"Or we can go back to checking the manager's list, we could find some more information. We also need to access his mail". Timi suggested"The manager's list," Kyrian echoed, his eyes narrowing in thought. "That's not a bad idea. If Titilayo is gone, he might have left something behind. Something that can lead us to the MK Group."Jasmine frowned, her mind already racing ahead. "We need to get back to the hospital and go through his records with a fine-tooth comb. And the mail. It could be our only lead now."Timi nodded, his jaw set. "Then let's get moving. Every second we waste is another second the MK Group has to strike." The detectives raced back to the hospital, the night air rushing past them as they sped through the city's winding streets.As they pored over the bank manager's records, a pattern began to emerge. A series of numbers, repeated again and again in his financial transactions."These numbers," Kyrian murmured, his finger hovering over the screen. "They look l
Epic 80Jasmine's hands trembled as she gripped the controls, her eyes locked on the altimeter. The helicopter lurched as she pushed the throttle forward, the engine whining in protest.The chopper veered off course, its rotors slicing through the night sky. Kyrian and Timi clung to their seats, their eyes wide with fear."We're not gonna make it!" Kyrian yelled, his voice raw with panic."Hang on," Jasmine hissed, her fingers dancing over the controls. "I'm trying to get us out of here."The chopper banked sharply, the trees whipping past them in a blur. Jasmine fought to regain control, her body tensed against the force of the wind.Timi kept his eyes trained on the ground, the darkness blurring into a sea of black. "We need to lose them. If they get a clear shot, we're done for."Kyrian's voice was grim, his words cutting through the chaos. "There's only one way out of this."Jasmine's heart raced, her palms slick with sweat. "What's the plan?"Kyrian's voice was grim, his words cu
Epic 81Timi nodded, his eyes darting back and forth. "There's a cave up ahead. If we can make it there, we might be able to hide until our backup arrives."Jasmine hesitated, the idea of entering the dark and unknown a chilling prospect. But she knew they were out of options."Let's go," she whispered, her fingers wrapping around her weapon.Together, they crept towards the cave, the sound of the forest around them seeming to amplify with every step. As they inched closer to the cave, Jasmine's comms unit buzzed to life, the voice of their commanding officer crackling over the line."Jasmine, we need your exact location. We're sending a tactical team to extract you, but they need to know where to find you."Jasmine frowned, her eyes scanning the surrounding area. "We're close to a cave. Can you trace my phone's GPS?"A pause, and then the voice returned. "We've got you. Just stay put and stay safe. Backup is on the way." As Jasmine and Timi waited for their backup to arrive, their ey
Epic 82"Of course, it isn't ending here all he is trying to say, is for us to take a break on the case" Kyrian whispered.Timi turned away, his mind still wrestling with the possibilities. "A break, Kyrian? Or a cover-up? Titilayo has his claws deep in the National Force. Who's to say that he didn't influence this decision?"Kyrian's eyes hardened. "That's a dangerous accusation, Timi. Chief Okonkwo is a good man, he wouldn't compromise his principles. Besides, Titilayo isn't that subtle. If he wanted us out of the picture, he'd make sure we wouldn't be around to discuss it." Kyrian's voice was measured, attempting to steer Timi away from his dangerous line of thinking. "Let's drop it for now, Timi. We've both had a rough day. Why don't we go see how Jasmine's doing? She'd want to see a friendly face right now."Timi's shoulders slumped, the fight draining out of him. "You're right. Jasmine needs us."Together, they left the conference room, their steps echoing in the empty hallways.
Epic 83"Don't worry, Timi," Kyrian quipped, a playful smirk playing on his lips. "We're just teasing you because we love you. And because you're easy to tease. But seriously, we've got your back."Jasmine nodded, her expression turning serious. "Timi, just remember, we're a team. No lone wolf nonsense."Timi's expression softened, his eyes meeting theirs in turn. "I know. And I wouldn't have it any other way." With that, the three of them fell into a comfortable silence, their shared resolve knitting them together like a well-worn blanket."So, Jazz," Kyrian started, his tone light once more. "Since you're going to be laid up here for a while, maybe we should bring you some movies to watch. Any requests?"Jasmine's smile was impish. "Hmm, let's see," Jasmine mused, her eyes dancing with mischief. "Well, if I'm going to be stuck in this bed for a while, I might as well watch something with a little...heat."Kyrian's eyebrows rose in surprise, a wry grin tugging at his lips. "Heat, eh?
Epic 84Jasmine rolled her eyes, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "Right, because gadgets and guns would be so effective against Titans. And besides, I'm versatile.Timi's grin widened, a playful smirk playing on his lips. "Versatile, huh?" Timi drawled, his tone playful. "Well, I guess that makes sense. I mean, who else can go from chasing down bad guys to negotiating with the Empress of Chaos all in the same day?"Jasmine's laughter was melodic, her eyes dancing with amusement. "I'm a woman of many talents, Timi. Don't forget it."Kyrian cleared his throat, his expression turning serious once more. "Talents aside," Kyrian said, his voice sobering. "Jaz, we need to focus on the case. We can't let Titilayo and the MK Group get away with what they've done."Jasmine's smile faded, her gaze hardening into a steely determination. "You're right, Kyrian. Titilayo thinks he can just trample over people, that he's untouchable. But he's wrong.Timi nodded, his expression resolute. "Wrong," Tim
Epic 85Standing guard like two vigilant sentinels, Kyrian and Timi staked out their posts outside Jasmine's window, keeping a careful eye on the hospital room. They knew Titilayo wouldn't hesitate to strike again, but they were determined to be ready, to protect their friend and partner with their very lives.The days passed in a blur of quiet, watchful vigilance. They took turns sleeping, catching catnaps in the hospital waiting room, sipping lukewarm coffee to keep their energy up. Kyrian's mind whirred like a turbine, his thoughts churning as he pondered the mystery of the drugs. "There's something not right here," he muttered to Timi, his voice a low rumble. "The doctor said Jasmine was going to be discharged, but then suddenly she's got this unidentified drug in her system? How did it get there?"Timi rubbed his chin, his eyes narrowed in thought. "You're right, something's off. It's almost like someone knew she was about to be released and wanted to keep her here, under their c