Zacharias tensed up and immediately stood up. He calmly approached the vice president, who was in


    the meeting, and requested assistance. “Mr. Vice President, I need help.”


    The vice president nodded upon recognition of Zacharias’ urgent expression. So, they moved to a


    nearby lounge, where Zacharias briefed him on Shirley’s kidnapping. Zacharias knew they had to


    cooperate with local authorities since relying solely on their resources in such a vast territory in Flor


    would make rescuing Shirley challenging.


    “What? Someone dared to kidnap your girlfriend?” the vice president was just as shocked because he


    never expected such an act damaging their mutual interests to take ce on the day that the two


    nations formed a friendship.


    Zacharias felt an overwhelming sense of urgency. He immediately ordered someone to bring Imogen


    over, instructing her to rte the entire incident and provide the specific location of the kidnappers.


    Imogen was escorted to the lounge. She had been on edge in the car because when she initially


    nned this, she never expected Zacharias to coborate with the vice president of Flor. The


    gangsters now not only had to face Zacharias but also the entire police force of Flor.


    At this moment, her thoughts shifted. She decided to eliminate those gangsters and could gain


    recognition or even glory once she returned to her country. She couldn’t care less whether Shirley lived


    or died.


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    If Shirley died, then Imogen would feel more at peace because it meant that she would no longer need


    to be subjected to the continuousparison of their lives.


    Moreover, with Shirley’s death, Zacharias would be in unbearable pain. Perhaps there would even be


    an opportunity for Imogen to take advantage of the situation!


    As for her association with the kidnappers, she had always remained incognito when dealing with them.


    So, if she killed them all, no one would know that she was in contact with them anymore.


    When Imogen saw Zacharias, her hand had just been treated for the injuries, and visible marks of


    intensebat adorned her body.


    “Imogen, quickly tell me what happened. Why was Shirley kidnapped?” Zacharias disregarded his


    status as he approached her, his gaze filled with intense concern.


    “Mr. Zacharias, I’m sorry. I was ipetent, as I couldn’t rescue Shirley. There were seven or eight


    men, all of whom were mercenaries. I don’t know how they found out about Shirley’s identity, but it


    seems like she was their target,” she exined. “I’m sure it’s because ofst night’s banquet where you


    and Shirley were together. It made those gangsters believe that you would pay arge ransom if they


    kidnapped her.”


    His fists clenched instantly. Though he wished to tear those b*stards apart, he had to restrain himself


    and stay calm. Shirley’s safety was the utmost priority.


    Imogen bit her lip, guilt evident in her eyes.


    “Imogen, are there any distinctive features about those people? Where was thest ce that Shirley


    disappeared?” he asked urgently.


    “I’ve written it down. In this bar, there were five foreigners and two mixed-race individuals. They look


    like they are well-trained mercenaries. Mr. Zacharias, please hurry to rescue Shirley. I’m afraid if we


    dy any longer, she will be…” she trailed off deliberately, wanting to stoke Zacharias’ righteous anger.


    She hoped he would join forces with the Florian military to crush those gangsters, thus erasing any


    trace of her association with them.


    Zacharias’plexion rapidly darkened as veins bulged on his forehead. He handed the address of


    the said bar to the Florian authorities, who promptly mobilized all of their resources to track the


    whereabouts of these individuals.


    The surveince footage was quickly retrieved and showed Imogen and Shirley entering the bar. About


    fifteen minutester, Imogen emerged from the bar in a disheveled state after escaping through a


    broken window.


    She stood behind the investigators and observed the results of the investigation. At this point,


    everything she had done seemed wless. Then, she exined, “I left my phone inside when I


    escaped. I could only return to the hotel to contact you.”