Indeed, the battlefield proved to be the best place to test his daughter. His training had not been in vain, and he believed his daughter could protect herself well.
Moreover, the ferociousness she displayed when taking lives resembled himself in his younger days-swift, ruthless, and without a hint of hesitation.
The several ministers on the side were sweating profusely, as they witnessed the scene playing before them. They had once considered sending people to kidnap and deal with Shirley to hinder Zacharias. They truly didn’t expect that she would turn out to be such a formidable opponent.
Shirley’s performance today exceeded her usual standards. Why? Because there was a fierce determination in her that was fueled by the thought of these people attempting to harm Zacharias. They were her enemies, and what they did was unforgivable. Therefore, they would have to pay the price for their actions.
Meanwhile, the gunfire outside continued relentlessly. When she noticed this, she couldn’t help but say to her father, “Dad, I’ll go over from the rooftop.”
“Cheri-” Richard wanted to stop her from going alone.
Alas, she had already grabbed the rope she had brought down with her. Then, she swung from the window and climbed up the rope.
He could only hold his ground to prevent the enemy from breaking in because these four individuals had to survive this ordeal. He had to ensure that they would be tried in court. If they died, there wouldn’t be a day of peace as the enemies hiding in the shadows would fail to be eradicated.
Shirley arrived at the rooftop, picked up an AK-47 lying on the ground, and shoved the door open confidently. She was like a fearless Valkyrie straight out of a game.
The number of mercenaries had increased from six to over a dozen. They were all here for the money. Some had seized the opportunity to flee with their lives. Nonetheless, others were determined to get the money even at the cost of their lives. They had to rescue the captured ministers.
As soon as Shirley descended the stairs, she encountered a mercenary. Both opened fire almost simultaneously. A bullet grazed her shoulder, leaving a bloody trail. Her aim struck true as the other paid with his life.
She glanced at the bloodstain on her shoulder, gritted her teeth, and continued walking. Someone had rushed over after hearing gunshots. So, she slipped into a corner and ambushed them, taking down two individuals instantly.
At that moment, Shirley heard the sound of the main force arriving downstairs, and she immediately breathed a sigh of relief-the reinforcements had finally arrived.
The mercenaries naturally heard it and soon became restless like ants on a hot pan. They were preparing to escape.
Unfortunately, they had to go up the rooftop if they wanted to flee, and Shirley had already predicted their decision. So, she quickly made her way to the rooftop, chose an optimal shooting position, and started sniping the remaining mercenaries. Her actions and perfect aim forced those hired guns into a desperate situation. On the other hand, the special forces had already arrived at Richard’s position upstairs.
A decisive battle against the enemy was nearing its end.
As the last one was gunned down, the entire building was cleared of potential enemies. Richard watched his daughter appear before noticing the wound on her shoulder. He rushed toward her. “Where are you injured? Let me have a look.”
“Dad, it’s just a graze from a bullet. It’s no big deal,” Shirley said with a faint smile.
Richard breathed a sigh of relief and gave her a thumbs up. “Your performance today was excellent, but don’t tell your mother.”
She instantly beamed brightly, “Don’t worry! I won’t let Mom know about all this.”
“Mr. Lloyd, the helicopter is at the entrance. You should leave first!”
“Cheri, you go on ahead. I think Zacharias is probably losing his mind with worry. I’ll stay behind to escort these people into a jail cell,” Richard said as he was concerned about these four individuals. He wasn’t about to let these scum leave his sight.
“Okay, Dad.” Shirley nodded. The events of tonight had come to an end, and it was time for her to check on the unconscious man. Nevertheless, she was hoping that he wouldn’t be too mad that she had knocked him out.
Shirley boarded the helicopter and looked down from the aircraft at the island shrouded in darkness. The island seemed to emit an aura of death and carried an ominous vibe. Zacharias was brought into the hospital. The punch from Shirley had knocked him out cold. He only managed to wake up and regain his bearings as the lights in the emergency room turned on.
The first thing he said upon waking up was, “Cheri!”
He sat up abruptly. When he saw the bewildered doctor beside him, he immediately pushed himself off the hospital bed, pulled the door open, and went out. When he saw Freddie outside, he demanded harshly, “Where is she?”
