Chapter 301: A Misunderstanding

“All right!” Tommy nodded.

While driving and searching for a mechanic, Tommy noticed a red Mercedes-Benz tailing them.

“Mr. Chance, we have a situation,” Tommy remarked, glancing in his rearview mirror.

Jared, turning to look, said anxiously, “Find someplace secluded. This main street is too crowded!”

Tommy made a sharp turn and sped toward the outskirts of Yeringham, the red Mercedes-Benz closely following.

Realizing they were being followed, Josephine blanched and trembled.

Jared put his arm around her, reassuring her, “Don’t worry. Everything will be all right.”

They arrived at a secluded area, where Tommy stopped the car. The red Mercedes-Benz behind them braked hard, screeching to a halt.

Jared exited the car, his arm still around the terrified Josephine.

A short-haired girl with exquisite features emerged from the driver’s seat of the Mercedes-Benz. Her round, petite face made her look like a doll.

Jared and Tommy were stunned. She didn’t look like an assassin.

Holding a wrench, she stared at them fearfully.

“Who are you? Let my cousin go, or I’ll call the police!” Her hand trembled violently as she pointed the wrench at Jared.

Shocked, Jared and Tommy turned to Josephine, whose eyes were filled with tears. Overwhelmed with emotion, she could barely speak.

“Frida, you’ve grown so tall! I barely recognized you!”

Josephine ran to the girl and hugged her.

Bewildered, Frida looked at Jared before returning her attention to Josephine.

“Josephine, y-you weren’t kidnapped by these two?” Frida asked.

“Kidnapped?” Josephine was dumbstruck. Bursting into laughter, she said, “What are you talking about? They’re my friends. Let me introduce you!”

She took Frida’s hand and led her to Jared. “This is my cousin, Frida Shaw. Frida, this is Jared Chance and Tommy Lewis.”

“It’s a pleasure to meet you,” Jared said, extending his hand.

Blushing with embarrassment, Frida shook his hand. “I’m really sorry for mistaking you for criminals.”

Frida had noticed Josephine’s terrified expression in Jared’s arms and, seeing their damaged car, assumed a kidnapping. She had followed them and called the police. It was a misunderstanding.

“Thank God that’s cleared up! You gave me a scare. We thought you were a baddie!” Josephine replied happily.

“Josephine, what happened to your car? What are you doing in Yeringham?” Frida asked curiously.

“We’re here to buy herbs. The car… it’s a long story. I’ll tell you later.” Josephine didn’t want to endanger Frida by revealing too much.

“In that case, let’s go in my car. I’m meeting my sister for lunch. She’ll be thrilled to see you!”

Frida didn’t press further, tugging Josephine toward her car.

Jared instructed Tommy, “Get the car repaired. We’ll stay in touch.”

Tommy nodded and left. Jared followed Josephine and Frida to Frida's car, sitting in the back.