Chapter 158: Harrowing Pursuit

Bella was confused, but instantly realized something was wrong. Her heart pounded as she cautiously followed Dominic's instructions and scanned her surroundings. Sure enough, two unmarked black cars were trailing her, closing in. Bella panicked. "There are two cars following me! How did you know? What do I do? What do they want?"

Dominic immediately said, "Speed up! Lose them, quick! Trust me!"

Bella had never driven fast in her life. Her hands fumbled as she pressed the gas pedal, her eyes darting between the road and the rearview mirror. However, the cars behind her quickly matched her speed. She was already at her limit, and her voice trembled with fear. "I can't! I can't go any faster They're catching up!"

Dominic urged, "Don't be scared, just keep driving! Leonard is on his way to meet you. Once you see him, you'll be safe. But if you don't give it your all and they catch you, it's all over!"

Bella's hands shook so badly she could barely grip the steering wheel. The car swerved erratically. On the verge of a breakdown, she cried, "I can't do it I'm terrified! What's going on? Why are they after me?"

Dominic's tone was sharp with urgency. "Don't ask questions now! Don't be afraid, I'm here Just focus on driving! Trust me, the road ahead is clear. Nothing will happen. Eyes on the road, stay focused, and drive!"

Bella forced herself to calm down, taking deep breaths, though her hands still trembled uncontrollably. She was driving faster than ever before. The scenery outside blurred as she sped by. One wrong move, and the car would be wrecked. Her only comfort was Dominic's voice. The two black cars were still gaining on her, now flanking her from both sides.

Unable to speak, too terrified to be distracted, she remained silent.

Hearing nothing, Dominic panicked. "Bella!"

She stammered, her voice shaking, "I-I'm still here They're catching up"

Suddenly, the line went dead. Bella's already strained nerves snapped. Without Dominic's voice, her anchor was gone. She had no idea what to do.

The car on her right brushed against hers, making her vehicle lurch. She struggled to regain control, cold sweat dripping down her back. Bella, not someone with particularly strong mental fortitude, was absolutely terrified, tears streaming down her face.

Soon, she was driving onto a large bridge. Traffic was heavier, and several identical black Mercedes cars approached from the opposite direction. They were all the same shade of black, reminding Bella of Dominic's words about Leonard meeting her. Could these be his people?

She slowed, hoping the surrounding cars would deter her pursuers. The two cars behind her also slowed. As the black Mercedes cars approached, they parted, creating a clear path for Bella while blocking her pursuers.

Through the rearview mirror, she saw the two trailing cars turn and leave. She let out a long breath and pulled over, no longer caring about illegal parking. She needed a moment to recover.

Moments later, the black Mercedes cars turned and lined up behind her. A man, looking like a bodyguard, stepped out and approached her car. He tapped on her window. "Ms. Jones, please come with us. Mr. Sawyer sent us. You're safe now."

Still shaken, Bella hesitantly asked, "Is it Leonard?"

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