The enemy had slipped away once more.
Every time Nathan got close, the enemy escaped.
Cory moved swiftly, negotiating deceitfully while planning a quick getaway.
It seemed like he had an inside man in the National Security Bureau.
Nathanâs face twisted with rage.
He delivered a brutal kick to the manâs leg.
âHe left with everyone except you.
Youâre clearly a scapegoat, yet you still cover for him?â
The man screamed, waving his hands in terror.
âNo, I wonât! I know I need to be truthful.
Iâll explain everything! Iâll tell you all I know!â
âWhere is the woman he kidnapped?â
The man looked bewildered.
âWhich woman are you talking about?â
Cory had kidnapped Lucinda.
This man should know her whereabouts.
A N G E L A âs L I B R A R Y
Nathan, enraged, kicked him again.
Gritting his teeth, he demanded, âWho are you trying to fool now?â
The man suddenly understood and said in terror, âIn the mountain behind the town, my boss hid the woman in a tree hole.
Iâll take you there!â
They approached the tree hole the man had described.
Nathan trembled with nervousness.
He hadnât seen Lucinda for five days.
He missed her intensely.
Yet his rationality held firm against his longing.
Cory had vanished an hour before the National Security Bureauâs soldiers arrived.
One of the teams was already pursuing him.
Given Coryâs advanced anti-reconnaissance skills, the team would struggle to catch up with him.
But since Cory had anticipated his location being compromised, he fled without taking the hostage with him.
Something was wrong.
Something was definitely wrong.
Nathan suddenly halted, prompting Lonnie and all the soldiers behind him to stop as well.
They raised their guns, assuming defensive postures.
The man leading the way, startled by the sudden movement and the raised muzzles, trembled with fear.
âMr⦠Mr.
Payne?â
Nathan asked coldly, âHe left an hour ago.
He could have taken the hostage with him.
It doesnât sound like him to give up such an important card.
â
Nathan sneered, swiftly drawing the pistol from the back of his waist.