The Light of Love (Children of Genius)
Chapters 16. Fought

Roberto shakily contacts Ella to tell her about Reo's abduction. The first ring, Ella immediately received her call.

"Hal-llo .." replied Ella in a trembling voice.

"Ella, are you okay?" ask Roberto to worry.

"Yes, yeah. I-I'm fine."

"Ella, listen to me well. Reo .. she was kidnapped."

Roberto, worried about Ella's situation that doesn't sound okay. But he also had to deliver this news. He thinks Ella doesn't know Reo's true circumstances.

"What's? Been kidnapped? Who did this?" ask Ella to panic. Apparently, Ella also wanted to know who the woman who was caught on the hospital's CCTV camera was.

"That's Isabella, Ella. She ... She wants me back to her." Roberto said with a long sigh.

"Isabella? What's on his mind? I'm not with you" Ella said, angry and worried about her son's safety.

"But he gave an ultimatum. He threatened to hurt Reo if I didn't leave you and go back to him. Especially if you report to the police."

"I can't give in to his threat, Roberto. Me and the hospital have reported Reo's disappearance to the police."

Ella, immediately tell the chronology of the events when Reo went missing. The hospital's CCTV cameras, captured images of Isabella carrying Rio with her car. So, right now the police are chasing Isabella's car.

"alright. I, will pretend to fulfill his request. But you have to tell the police to be careful, as if they don't know about my intentions and goals."

"Yes, okay. I just want Reo back safe, no matter what."

Click!

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Roberto fulfills Isabella's request to meet at a secret place she has set out.

When the man arrived at the designated place, he called Isabella because there was no one in the place.

"Isabella, what are you doing? Why did you kidnap Reo?" tanyanya.

Roberto, looking for Isabella because there was no one in the place. He knows, this is a trap. Because, it could be that someone else appears later and not Isabella with Reo.

Roberto observed his surroundings warily, realizing that he had been caught in a dangerous situation. His mind spun quickly, trying to find a way out of this situation.

He felt his adrenaline rise, realizing that he had to stay calm and think fast. He tries not to make hasty decisions that can make things worse.

Meanwhile, she keeps calling Isabella, hoping that she can hear or see any signs of her existence. Still, silence filled the place, however, and Roberto knew he had to figure out a way to get out of this trap safely.

Suddenly ...

"Hahaha ... come also him!"

"certainly! There's no way he's letting his son, die! Hahaha ..."

Roberto realized that the situation was getting serious. The five people who came showed that this was a very organized plan. He understood that trying to fight in this situation would not be profitable.

Carefully, Roberto tried to stay calm and showed no signs of panic. He spoke in a steady voice, trying to understand the motive behind this kidnapping.

The kidnappers watched Roberto closely, ensuring that he did not bring police or any other assistance. They provided further clues about what Roberto wanted, while he sought to find a loophole to action or seek help without drawing their attention.

Roberto relies on his past experiences as a former mob member to maintain his composure in this situation. He understood the importance of showing no signs of weakness or panic.

With a cool head, Roberto tried to read the situation closely. He was looking for signs of whether there was an opportunity to take the initiative or look for a loophole to escape. Along with that, she tries to keep her conversations with the kidnappers awake and not attract their attention.

'I must be calm and not make any movement.'

Roberto also knew that he had to choose the right time to act. There might be a moment he could take advantage of, or maybe he would have to wait until the situation turned more favorable.

With his experience and keen instincts, Roberto tried to make a wise decision to get out of this dangerous situation safely.

The tension in the air was getting worse. Roberto felt that the situation was getting harder to avoid. The kidnappers continue to hold their positions tight, but Roberto knows that if he doesn't act now, the chance of an exit could be lost.

"Hup!"

Dugh!

"Erghh ahhh!"

Without giving any signal, Roberto suddenly jumped towards one of them, picking them up with surprise. A flash of violence from his past as a member of the mafia emerges, giving him an instant edge.

However, the kidnappers did not give up. They quickly reacted and soon the situation turned into chaos. Blows, kicks, and quick attacks occurred all around them.

"Damn it!"

"Suckers! Hogg!"

They cursed, because Roberto excelled in an unbalanced fight. Five against one, but they're overwhelmed.

Roberto used every survival instinct he had. He tried to utilize his fighting strength and experience to gain an advantage. Every move should be chosen carefully, every attack should be directed to the opponent's weak point.

However, he also realized that they were in greater numbers, and this situation could turn against him. Roberto must find a way to end this fight as quickly as possible or find a way to escape before the situation worsens.

"Come on, finish him!"

"Don't let him get away! We have to control it!"

"Forward, all of you!" challenge Roberto, want to raise their emotions.

The fight continued, the sounds of clashing and shouting filled the space. Roberto tried to stay focused, choosing the attack carefully while looking for a gap to escape.

"Be careful, he's quite shrewd. Don't let him take over the situation!"

Roberto took advantage of every opportunity that came up, trying to maintain control of the fight. He tried to find a way out of the situation, looking for the weak points of the kidnappers.

"Quick, tell the others. We need to end this!" yelling from those who are tired.

Roberto felt his adrenaline rise, and his survival instincts worked hard. He knew that he had to move quickly before the situation got more complicated.

After a while, there is a brief moment where the attention of the kidnappers is split, giving Roberto a chance to escape. With quick and precise movements, he attempted to take this opportunity to gain an edge and find a way out of this fight.

"Take a look at you, Isabella!" roberto growled, rubbing blood at the corner of his lips.