She Outshines Them All



Athena said without hesitation, "Pick a rifle and a smoke grenade and test it right now."

Nicolette was very decisive. She picked up a rifle and a smoke grenade from Athena's SUV. After scanning the weapons momentarily, she said to the special forces behind her, "Go stand under a tree 200 yards from here. After the grenade. explodes, do your best to get away from it."

"Yes, general." The soldier turned around and ran right away. Very soon, he was standing by a big tree in the distance. Nicolette raised her gun and fired at the ground near him.

There was a deep boom from the gunshot and explosion. The gas from the explosion swept across the surrounding area of over 30 feet, and the soldier was fully enveloped in the smoke.

No one could see what was happening in the smoke. Ten seconds later, as the wind blew, most of the smoke dissipated. Everyone saw the soldier lying motionless on the ground.

Two other soldiers ran over to him. After checking their comrade's condition, they returned and reported, "There's no damage to his body. He's just unconscious."

Nicolette looked at Athena. "This smoke grenade is indeed very effective. Could you lend it to us?"

Athena smiled. "Of course, we can use it together."

Brandon, who was constantly looking at his watch, uttered anxiously, "Do you have to talk for so long? Zayn has already been inside for more than half an hour. We're going to lose our opportunity if we dawdle here."

"Don't fret." Jaden patted his shoulder. "The military won't make such a silly mistake."

"I can guarantee that Zayn is safe for the time being," Nicolette assured. "The terrorist leader who planned this attack is nicknamed Jackal. Zayn once led a team to infiltrate his lair and destroy it. He hates Zayn to the core.

“If Jackal dared to launch such an attack, he must be prepared to die. Thus, he won't kill Zayn straight away. Instead, he will slowly torture him."Original from NôvelDrama.Org.

"But Zayn is still in danger!" Brandon was worried. "How is it better for him to be tortured than to die?"

Nicolette glanced at the Donovans. After a few seconds of silence, she said, “Let me tell you another secret."

"Although Zayn was forced to take off his clothes and shoes and couldn't carry his equipment, he shaved his head and put on a wig before entering Wyomarlo City. He hid a micro bugging device and a camera in the wig.

"Everything he sees and hears is being transmitted to us in real-time. He also deliberately injured himself and let the wound bleed, making it difficult for him to walk. All these will buy us precious time.

"Right now, the main anti-terrorist forces have secretly arrived at the periphery of Wyomarlo City and are surrounding this area."

There was no garrison in Gringger City, and it was very far from the military camp. Getting the anti-terrorist troops over needed some time.

Therefore, the first to arrive was the SWAT team. The anti-terrorist troops took helicopters and military transport aircraft to get to the other side of Gringger City and then drove over.

When Athena and the others heard this, they heaved a sigh of relief. As expected, Zayn wouldn't let the terrorists order him around. He was well- prepared for the circumstances.

Brandon said, "Even so, we can still follow you guys-"

"No." Nicolette shook her head. "We don't know what weapons Jackal has. He may be waiting for us to approach, and once we get close enough, he will ignite the explosives to blow everyone up."

Brandon was shocked when he heard that. Just as I thought, terrorism and being at war aren't simple matters, he murmured in his head.

Nicolette looked at Athena. "So, only professional soldiers can join this battle. The most you can do is guard the periphery."

Athena thought about it and suggested, "How about this? Let me fight with one of your special forces. If I win, I'll join the battle." Nicolette was slightly surprised. "Well..."

At this very moment, they heard the thundering sound of a motorcycle approaching. They turned around,, and in the blink of an eye, the motorcycle was only a few yards away. The special forces behind Nicolette had already aimed their guns at the rider.

Athena hurriedly said, "He's one of us."

The motorcycle whooshed in like the wind and stopped in front of Athena. The man in the car took off his helmet. It was Matthew.

Matthew was dressed in army

camouflage and had a knife and a

gun on him. His hair was messy, but his eyes were remarkably sharp and bright. He jumped off the

motorcycle and looked at Athena. "Miss Donovan, I'll go in with you."

Brandon was unhappy to see him. Without waiting for Athena to speak, he said, “Mr. Graham, thank you for your kind thoughts, but the military will handle this. Athena is also very capable of solving problems and really doesn't need your help."

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"Whether you need it or not is your business. It wouldn't affect what I want to do." Matthew didn't look at Brandon. His gaze was fixed on Athena. "Miss Donovan, wherever you are, I'll be there."

Athena was touched by his words, but she still said, "It's very dangerous inside, I-”

"I know. That's why I want to go in with you." Matthew interrupted her. "I may not be of great use, but I can definitely protect you like a human shield." Not only did those words hit Athena, but Jaden and Brandon were also moved.

After hesitating for a few seconds, Athena said resolutely, "Alright, we'll move together, but you have to change into the bulletproof gear I brought."

The bulletproof helmet, bulletproof vest, protective knee pads, and other equipment she had brought with her were all the most advanced gear in the laboratory.

Not only could they work against bullets from snipers, but they could also withstand high temperatures for a period of time and protect the wearer from shock waves.

Matthew smiled. "Alright, I'll do whatever you tell me to."

Brandon said, "Even someone not from the Donovan family can risk his life for Zayn and Athena. As their brother, I'd also take a bullet for them." Jaden then added. "Let's go in together. I believe that we can be of use somehow."

After staring at them for a moment, Nicolette suddenly pulled out the pistol from the holster at her waist and fired at Athena, Matthew, Jaden, and Brandon.

Jaden and Brandon clutched their chests and their minds went blank. 'Why did she shoot us? Could it be that she's an imposter, and the special forces were actually the terrorists?' they wondered.