21. Rescued

“Police! Don’t move!”

In the blink of an eye, Niels and his accomplices found themselves encircled by a multitude of police officers, forming an impenetrable wall around them. Niels couldn't help but feel a surge of surprise when he noticed Kevin and Jonas among the officers, their stern expressions revealing their unwavering dedication to upholding the law. With no viable escape route available, the three kidnappers were left with no choice but to reluctantly raise their hands in a gesture of surrender, their fate sealed as the cold metal of handcuffs clamped around their wrists.

"Damn it," muttered Niels under his heavy breath.

As an instinctive alarm bell rang within him, Niels swiftly leaped off the creaking wooden bedstead, hastily pulling up his pants and securing them with his belt. In that very moment, Kevin stood frozen in shock, witnessing the unimaginable transformation of his once loyal friend. The truth had been laid bare before his eyes: Niels had not only revealed his d