Chapter 2638
Night of Destiny
Richard couldnât resist turning Shirleyâs down. Still, he had to set some ground rules as he spoke
sternly, âFine, on two conditions. Once weâre there, you are not to leave my sight and will stay close to
the team.â âUnderstood, Mr. Lloyd.â Shirley immediately transformed into one of her fatherâs
subordinates and saluted.
Richard and his daughter boarded the helicopter. A complete set of gear was immediately provided to
her, and she wasted no time putting it on. At this moment, she wished desperately that she could
teleport herself to that island.
As they approached the island, the flashes of explosions became more visible and audible. There was
no doubt that the battle was a difficult one, and everyone involved had no intention of leaving until the
other was pronounced dead on the battlefield. Besides, they had heard through credible sources that
the opposing side had hired several mercenaries to the island to engage in a gunfight with Zachariasâ
men.
Richard hadnât anticipated this audacity from the prey that dared to confront Zachariasâ people. So, he
was thankful he had listened to Shirleyâs suggestion to make this trip. Otherwise, how could he tell his
beloved daughter that something awful had happened to Zacharias?
So, he accompanied his daughter to rescue Zacharias.
âDad, please be careful too.â Shirley worried not only about Zacharias but also about Richard.
âNixon, take Shirley and take this road.â âDonât worry, Mr. Lloyd! Leave it to me. Iâll make sure Miss
Lloyd stays safe.â Shirley glanced at her phone and was just about to send a message to Zacharias
when she realized that there was no signal on the island.
She immediately turned to Richard and informed him, intoning seriously, âDad, the communication here
has been intercepted and cut off. This place has become a complete warzone.â Richard immediately
whisked out his phone and attempted to use satellite signals. Alas, all his efforts were futile, as the
results only confirmed his daughterâs speculations. Hence, he quickly understood that they had all
underestimated the adversaries Zacharias was battling against.
The opposing force had somehow managed to control the entire island and had established a powerful
signal jamming field that disrupted all communications.
âShirley, be careful. Stick with Nixon and the others. Donât venture out alone.â âOkay. Iâll find Zacharias.
Weâll rendezvous at this drop site once I do,â Shirley said as Richard was heading toward the side
where the gunfight was going strong.
She and her father had no choice but to part ways now that the battle wasnât looking great. At this
moment, Zachariasâ forces were engaged in a battle with the opposition on the eastern side of the
island. Her mission was to find Zacharias, while Richardâs mission was to join the gunfight.
Zacharias was currently stuck in a cave. Just moments ago, the Minister of Security had betrayed him.
He hadnât expected that one of the elders he trusted the most would end up colluding with the
opposition.
âMr. Flintstone, we were careless. Who would have thought even the ministerâ¦â Freddie punched a
rock as he was deeply disappointed by this elder he had respected greatly.
Zachariasâ eyes flashed with anger. âWe underestimated them. These people are everywhere. Itâs no
wonder that they could get their hands on the highest ranking officials.â âMr. Flintstone, thereâs no
signal, and we canât contact any outside support.
Weâre stranded and alone. Now, itâs all up to us if we want to get ourselves out of this place,â Freddie
said while changing a magazine. âEven our bullets are running low. Iâm not sure how long theyâll last.
Zacharias patted him on the back. âWeâll fight them to the end. Even if we donât make it back alive, we
should never yield to the likes of those scum.â Freddie, who was encouraged, nodded in agreement.
âMr. Flintstone, Iâll ensure your safe return even if it costs me my life.â Zacharias was touched as he
chuckled. âIf you have a chance to escape, take it.
Donât worry about me.â âNo way. Miss Lloyd is waiting for you. Mr. Flintstone, you need to get out of
here,â Freddie said, trying to motivate him.
Zacharias smiled with a touch of bitterness and regret in his eyes. âIf I never get to be with her in this
life, I suppose Iâll have to wait for the next.â Just as Zacharias was lamenting the cruelty of Fate, Roy
rushed into the cave while clutching his injured arm. âMr. Flintstone, a few helicopters just landed on
the island. It seems like reinforcements have arrived.â âBut⦠we canât call for reinforcements, so who
could it be?â Freddie blurted in surprise.
âI donât know, but someone joined the gunfight. They looked like military personnel from our side, Roy
reported.
Zachariasâ pupils were slightly dilated as his heart started pounding. Although he had his suspicions
about who those people were, he hoped with all his heart that it wasnât who he was thinking of.
Richard had promised to take her away. There was no way he would allow her to return. Therefore,
there was definitely no chance Richard would bring his daughter to the battlefield.
âWho could it be?â Freddie speculated. This team was arranged by Mr. Watts, and they had no means
to contact reinforcements. So, who would suddenly join the battle?