Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring Novel

Chapter 133 * 39 % Kevin rushed into Alexanders office without knocking , looking pale and wide eyed in panic .

His disheveled appearances were enough to make Alexander pause mid sentence on the call .

Sir , we have a problem ! Kevin shouted , holding a tablet with trembling hands .

Alexander pinched the bridge of his nose .

His frustration getting out of control .

Today had been one disaster after another , and he didnt think he could handle one more shred of bad news .

Dont tell me he stole more than half a billion this time Alexander snapped , his voice shrill .

Kevin shook his head , his tone trembling .

Its not about money , sir .

Its about Mrs.

Black .

me seemed to freeze .

Alexanders heart jumped out of his chest and he snatched the tablet from Kevins hands .

His fingers , which were always so composee , fumbled as he scanned the headline written across the screen .

BREAKING NEWS : Mrs.

Emma Black , CEO of W2 HOLDINGS , and several employees are being held hostage inside her company building .

Bombs have reportedly been planted to detonate in less than ten minutes .

Alexander read the words again , and in an instant , panic filled his mind .

But then , the gravity of the situation hit him like a train .

A madness he had never felt in his life enveloped him , choking him with fear and rage .

Emma , he whispered , barely audible .

He pushed past Kevin and snatched the car keys from his outstretched hand , his face a mask of barely restrained panic as he hurried toward the private elevator .

As the elevator doors closed , Alexanders heart was pounding like a war drum .

His mind raced with images of Emma : her warm smile , her fierce determination , and those rare moments she let her guard down around him .

The thought that he was just too much to bear .

could lose her , not be able to save her , He shook his head , trying not to think about that .

7 The elevator pinged , and he rushed into the VIP car park .

Leaping into the drivers seat of his sleek black car , he fired the engine .

In a split second , his foot slammed onto the gas , the tires screeching as he sped out of the parking lot .

ΑΔΔΔΔ Setting her shaking finger on the scanner to open her office door , Emma took a deep , steadying breath in .

The moment the door clicked open , she saw her chance , swinging an elbow into Dereks temple , as powerful as she could .

He stumbled backward , grunting in pain , and Emma sprinted and went through another door which she slammed shut behind her .

It was an open office filled with desks , computers , and scattered papers .

Her chest heaved as she crouched behind one of the tables , her palm over her mouth to reduce her ragged breaths .

Her mind race desperately for an escape .

She could hear Dereks footsteps echoing as he stormed into the room , his heavy boots thudding against the tiled floor .

Emma ! Dereks voice thundered down the hall , in tones evident with anger .

You think you can outsmart me ? You think you can run ? You cant ! Were in this together to the bitter end ! Emma bit back her bottom lip and peered over the edge of the table ; Derek was checking every row , and under the fluorescent lights , his gun glittered .

Her heart quickened as he came into her view .

She crawled between table to table , her every move very slow and prayed that he would not spot her .

12:44 Fri , 3 Jan M.

Chapter 133 39 % Derek then abruptly lifted his gun and fired into the roof .

The deafening shot vibrated around the room ; Emma hunched against the table , terrified .

Come out , Emma ! Derek yelled at the top of his voice , which was breaking with madness .

You cant hide from me ! You ! hear me ? You cant escape your fate ! Another gunshot rang out , this time hitting a nearby computer .

The screen shattered , sending shards of glass flying .

Emma huddled , head covered with hands , her body shaking .

Youre only making this worse ! Derek shouted , his voice growing more erratic .

He fired again , hitting another desk .

Papers flew into the air , and the scent of gunpowder filled the room .

mas tears began to flow freely , her breath slow as she placed a hand over her mouth to stifle her sobs .

She was drenched i sweat , her back pressed against the cold metal of the table .

Her mind went to her twins , Emily and Their bright smiles , their laughter , the way they hugged her so tightly every night before bed .

She could almost hear their voices calling for her , their small hands reaching out .

The thought tore through her , leaving a deep ache in her chest .

Im so sorry , she whispered , her voice barely audible over the chaos .

And then , it happened .

The bomb detonated ! The sound was deafening , a violent roar that seemed to rip the world apart .

Emma felt the force of the explosion before she even saw it .

The wave hit her like a train , hurling her across the room .

Her body collided with a desk , and she crumpled to the floor as debris rained down around her .

Flying papers , shattered pieces of computers , smell of smoke and fire everywhere .

Emmas vision blurred and her ears rang from the explosion .

She tried to move , but she felt too weak where she laid .

The world around her slowed .

And as the darkness closed in , her last thoughts were of her children .

Their laughter , their hugs , their love .

A faint smile tugged at her lips even as tears streaked her soot covered face .

And then , everything went black .

$ 2000 AA Annie stormed back into the dimly lit warehouse , her heels clicking against the cold concrete floor .

The air was thick with the stench of sweat , blood , and fear .

Her men had done their job well , too well indeed .

Jim was slumped against the chair , his face so horribly swollen that it barely resembled a human anymore .

His head fell to the side , barely supported by his battered neck , and his chest rose and fell with labored breaths .

She stopped a few paces away from him , her sharp eyes on the pitiable figure before her .

The men scattered at her approach .

They knew better than to get in her way when she was in this mood .

Slowly , Annie crouched down , and cupped Jims destroyed face in her hands .

The blood and bruises did not to trouble her at all ; she did not even flinch .

Instead , she tilted his face toward hers , forcing his unfocused gaze to meet her cold , calculating eyes .