Excerpt:

Jehan leads a daring rescue mission to save Haya from human traffickers, overcoming his worst fears to bring her to safety.

Summary:

In Episode 43, the tension escalates dramatically as Jehan embarks on a perilous mission to rescue Haya from the clutches of human traffickers. The episode begins with Jehan receiving a panicked phone call from Safeer, informing him that Haya has been kidnapped. Jehan’s heart races as he processes the gravity of the situation, realizing that Haya is in mortal danger. Safeer’s message reveals that Haya had contacted him briefly, mentioning that she was near the Bosphorus Bridge, but the details were too vague to pinpoint her exact location.

Jehan springs into action, his mind racing with fear and frustration. He immediately contacts his network of associates, using his resources as Abdul Rehman Pasha to mobilize a rescue operation. Jehan knows that time is of the essence, as the group that has abducted Haya is notorious for trafficking women. His fear of losing Haya intensifies as he drives through the freezing cold night, heading toward the Bosphorus Bridge, praying that he is not too late.

Upon arriving at the location, Jehan enlists the help of the local authorities and the secretive “Trust Team,” a group of undercover operatives with whom he has had dealings in the past. Together, they coordinate a stealth operation to raid the ship where Haya is believed to be held. As they approach the ship, Jehan’s anxiety reaches its peak. The thick fog and freezing temperatures add to the eerie atmosphere, making the night seem endless as he fears the worst for Haya’s safety.

The raid begins swiftly, with Jehan leading the charge. The team quietly infiltrates the ship, subduing the traffickers one by one. Jehan’s primary focus is on finding Haya, and he moves through the ship with single-minded determination. Finally, they reach the room where several women are being held captive. The sight is harrowing—many of the women are unconscious or severely injured, and Jehan frantically searches each face, desperate to find Haya.

When he doesn’t find her among the captives, panic sets in. He checks his tracker, which indicates that she is still somewhere on the ship. Racing down another corridor, Jehan hears faint screams, recognizing Haya’s voice. His heart pounds as he follows the sound, finally locating her in a room filled with smoke and chaos. Haya is tied to a chair, bruised and bloodied, while one of her captors, a Russian man, is torturing her with a branding iron.

In a moment of pure rage, Jehan storms into the room, tackling the captor to the ground. The room erupts into violence as the other operatives join Jehan, subduing the remaining traffickers. Jehan rushes to Haya, cutting her free from her restraints. She is weak and barely conscious, but alive. Jehan holds her tightly, his relief palpable as he whispers to her that she is safe now.

The episode ends with Jehan carrying Haya out of the ship, vowing to never let her out of his sight again. Despite the physical and emotional trauma, Jehan feels an overwhelming sense of responsibility and guilt for not protecting her sooner. The rescue may be over, but the scars of this night will linger for both Jehan and Haya.