Chapter 42

The mastermind put up a good fight, but in the end, Ethan landed a decisive blow, sending the man sprawling to the ground.

Emily rushed forward, grabbing the mastermind's phone from his pocket.

"We have everything we need," she said, triumphantly.

Ethan let out a sigh of relief. It was finally over.

As they made their way out of the hideout, Emily's phone rang.

She answered it, her face paling as she listened.

"What is it?" Ethan asked, concern in his voice.

"It's my father," she said. "He's been taken. They're holding him hostage."

Ethan's heart sank. They had won the battle, but it seemed that they were still at war.

"We have to save him," he said, determination in his voice.

They rushed to Emily's father's last known location, guns drawn and hearts racing.

As they approached the building, they could hear the sound of raised voices and the unmistakable sound of a struggle.

They burst through the door, ready for anything.

Emily's father was tied up in the corner of the room, his face