Burned To Ashes
Southridge was in utter chaos. When the news arrived at Northridge, Carla and her subordinates rushed over to save everyone.
However, the entire villa in Southridge was already engulfed in flames. All that remained of the elaborately decorated wedding venue was nothing but ashes.
"How did this happen?"
Horrified by the scene before her eyes, Carla could barely stand straight.
She charged forward like a madwoman, but Brandy and the rest held her back. "Ms. Lierger, you can't enter now. The fire fighting equipment will arrive soon."
"Let go of me!" Struggling to break free, Carla screamed agitatedly, "Hubby! Randy! Josh! Venus!"
"Mommy, we're here."
With Vela escorting them, Randy and Josh ran over, both wrapped in a blanket. Trembling, they said through sobs, "Daddy and Venus are still inside. Mr. Benard, Dori, and Little Dori are there too…"
"Randy, Josh!" Carla hugged them tightly. "Don't be afraid. They'll be fine! I'll save them now."
Having said that, she charged in without hesitation.
"The protective suits are here!" Brandy and the rest immediately put them on.
"Where's Bugara? Did anyone see Bugara?" asked Rogan anxiously.
"Bugara went in to save the rest."
"Did he wear the suit?"
"No… There was no time."
"I'm going in to save him."
In the house, Bugara was searching everywhere amid the flames. Finally, he spotted Venus and Dori on the staircase.
Dori suffered grievous injuries from shielding Venus underneath its wings.
Bugara immediately carried Venus and Dori. While he was dashing out, a railing fell and crashed onto him.
At the most critical moment, he protected Venus and Dori in his arms and tried his best to free himself from the railing. Dragging his injured leg behind him, he crawled out.
However, the fire became even more intense. There were no paths ahead of him, and his surroundings were filled with smoke.
Bugara could barely catch his breath. His strength, too, was slowly depleting.
Just when he was about to lose all hope, he suddenly heard Rogan's voice. "Bugara! Venus!"
With much difficulty, Bugara raised his head and glanced over. Rogan rushed in with a few others and saved Bugara, Dori, and Venus.
Meanwhile, Carla, Brandy, and Freda dashed upstairs with fireproof blankets over them.
They found Benard lying unconsciously on the floor after being shot but did not spot Zayn anywhere.
Brandy instructed Freda and Carla to leave with Benard first, but Carla refused to give up. She frantically looked for Zayn amidst the raging flames.
I can't lose Zayn like this. I can't! We're supposed to get married today. I was about to become his wife! My bridal gown has already been prepared. How could this happen…
"Hubby! Hubby! Zayn, come out! Come out!"
While searching everywhere, she cried out agitatedly.
Yet, not a single response could be heard.
After taking in too much of the toxic smoke, her voice soon became so hoarse that she could not utter a single sound.
The flames burned her hair and hands, but she ignored her injuries and continued to search for Zayn.
Unfortunately, she still could not find him.
Morning arrived three hours later.
The sky rained over Southridge as if heaven was weeping for them.
By the time the police and the firefighters arrived, the fire had already been doused by the rain.
When they went into the house to search, they found Little Dori's corpse underneath the railing of the first floor.
As for Zayn, he remained nowhere to be found.
The investigations revealed that fire was also set off in the main bedroom on the second floor, which was Zayn's room. The fire contained a potent toxin that could burn a human into ashes.
Hence, the police deduced that Zayn might have already died, and his corpse had been burned to ashes.
When everyone heard the news, they were stunned for a while before breaking out into tears.
Carla's legs turned weak. Falling to her knees, she wailed miserably, "No!"
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