CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE

Ethan arrived at the bustling police station, exchanging greetings with his colleagues. As he walked through the hall, a female officer stopped him.

"Excuse me, sorry... Ethan, right?" she asked.

Ethan nodded. "Yes, I'm Ethan."

The officer smiled. "Can we talk... maybe have dinner sometime?"

Ethan politely declined. "I'm sorry, but I have plans."

The officer looked disappointed, but Ethan walked away.

As he walked away, the officer muttered under her breath, "Rude jerk."

Ethan entered the bustling police station, where a distraught woman was screaming and shouting. Ethan discreetly gestured to Ryan, and they both approached the scene.

Ava, Officer Thompson, and other colleagues were attending to the woman, taking notes on her statement. The woman, visibly shaken, recounted how her daughter had been kidnapped.

"They took her in a black van," she sobbed. "We had just left church, and... and... they just took her. I don't know where they took her. I don't know anything."

The woman's distress was palpable, and Ethan could sense her desperation. He watched as Ava and the other officers worked to calm her down, gathering as much information as possible about the kidnapping.

Ava gently coaxed the woman, "Calm down, please. Tell us, what did the kidnappers look like?"

The woman shook her head, overwhelmed. "I... I don't know. I just don't know." She collapsed to the ground, consumed by grief.

Ava's expression turned sympathetic. She took a moment to collect her thoughts, pushing aside memories of a similar past trauma. This was a serious matter, and she needed to focus.

Just then, ethan approached, his voice steady. "Okay, how do we take care of this? What's our next step?"

Officer Thompson suggested, "First, we need to secure footage. Let's check if there are any cameras in the area."

The woman provided the location of the kidnapping, and Officers Thompson and ava headed to the scene to investigate. Fortunately, they found a security camera with footage of the incident.

Upon reviewing the footage, they confirmed the kidnappers' vehicle was a black van. Ava ontacted Ryan and instructed him to team up with Ethan to track down the van's owner using the license plate number.

Ryan received the plate number and was tasked with finding the van's registered owner, along with Ethan's assistance.

Ethan and Ryan were outside the station when Ethan excitedly called Sam. "Hey, Sam, I need a favor," he said, ignoring her question about his whereabouts the previous night.

"Sam, I'm sending you a plate number. track the location for me!" Ethan asked.

Sam replied, "On it."

Ethan ended the call and sent the plate number to Sam. Ryan raised an eyebrow. "Wow, Sam's really coming in handy."

Ethan smiled. "She's always been useful. She can hack into cameras, track locations... there's nothing she can't do."

Ethan suggested, "Let's get in the car and wait for Sam to send the results."

Ryan nodded, but cautioned, "We should call for backup before we head out."

Ethan agreed, "We'll call for backup, but we'll still go there first, okay?"

A few minutes later, Ethan's phone buzzed. He checked the message and saw that it was from Sam. She had sent the location of the vehicle, and Ethan's heart raced with anticipation.

"Let's go!" Ethan exclaimed, starting the car and speeding off.

Ava called ryan to ask if they had found the location of the vehicle,Ethan had given him a discreet glance, signaling him not to reveal that they had found the location. Ryan hadn't liked keeping the information from her, but Ethan's gesture had been clear.

When Ryan ended the call, I wondered why he hadn't told her about the location. Ethan explained, "We need to get there first and assess the situation."

After a long three-hour drive, they finally arrived at the location. The building was huge, and ethan parked far away from it.Ryan asked, "How are we going to get in there?"

Ethan got out of the car, he wearing a jacket ,moderate jean and a black face cap,he looked cute on face cap tho.Ethan said, "I'll go in and check things out. I'll let you know." Ryan reminded him, "It's dangerous. What if they find out who you are?"

Ethan laughed and said, "Are you scared for me? You shouldn't be. You should be scared for them." He reassured Ryan, "Just stay here. Let me handle this."

Ethan observed the surroundings, noticing a man approaching another guy. The man asked, "What's going on?" The other guy replied, "There are girls inside. You pay to enter and... have fun."

Ethan's expression turned grim. He joined the line, blending in with the others.

Another man stood at the entrance, collecting money from the line of people. Ethan joined the line, his goal to save every girl inside, not just the kidnapped lady whose picture Ava had collected earlier.

When it was Ethan's turn, he reached into his pocket and found enough money to pay the fee. He handed over the cash and stepped inside.

As soon as he entered, Ethan sent a message to Ryan, instructing him to call Ava and report their location, requesting backup. Ryan responded with a simple "okay."

Ryan then asked about the situation inside. Ethan filled him in on the details, and Ryan cautioned him to be careful.

As soon as Ava received the call from Ryan, she sprang into action. She, Sir Thompson and other uniformed police officers. They left in three police vans.

Meanwhile, Ethan had infiltrated the premises. He found himself in a dimly lit corridor with rooms lining both sides. The air was thick with the sounds of screams and distress calls from the ladies trapped inside.

Ethan knew he had to act fast. He began opening the doors, one room at a time, his heart racing with anticipation and concern for the victims.

Ethan continued to open doors, one by one, and was met with disturbing scenes of exploitation. However, his focus remained on finding the kidnapped girl.

As he opened another door, he caught a glimpse of a blonde girl. He quickly pulled out his phone to compare her with the picture. It was a match.

A man was attempting to assault the girl, who struggled to break free. Ethan's expression turned grim. He cracked his neck and knuckles, preparing himself for action.

Before the man could even turn around, Ethan swiftly landed an heavy punch on the man's face and rushed to the girl's side, lifting her up to safety.

The man quickly raised an alert, and some men came running towards him. Ethan, carrying the rescued girl on his shoulder, sprinted away from the guards.

They reached a hidden corner, and Ethan quickly hid.The guards ran past, unaware of their location. The rescued girl was shaking and scared, and Ethan reassured her, "Calm down, I've got you."

Ethan sent a message to Ryan, asking if backup had been called. Ryan confirmed, and Ethan instructed the girl to wait while he took care of the situation.

Ethan re-emerged, and the guards spotted him. They ran towards him, but Ethan took them down with swift punches and kicks. More guys arrived, but Ethan continued to fight.

Just as Ethan seemed to be gaining control, the leader of the guards appeared, strong and menacing. Ethan was punched in the face, and the leader shot him in the hand. Ethan staggered back.

The leader was about to deliver the final blow when the sound of police sirens filled the air. The leader yelled "shit!" And ran away leaving his boys.The police arrived, capturing the men and rescuing the girls.

Ava, rushed to Ethan's side, concern etched on her face. Ethan was bleeding profusely, and Ava quickly called fo4 support.Ryan arrived, and together, they rushed Ethan to the hospital.