Chapter 312
Chapter 312:
His exaggerated gestures and wide-eyed expression painted a vivid picture of how delicious the food would be.
Yelena thought about it for a moment. With no other plans on her schedule, she gave a slight nod. “Alright, sounds fun. Let’s go p>
The three of them piled into the car, setting off for the countryside.
Yelena and Austin sat in the back seat, while John occupied the front passenger seat, his lively chatter filling the car. With John around, there was never a dull or awkward moment. He frequently turned back to engage Yelena and Austin in conversation, his knack for storytelling and humor effortlessly breaking the ice. Sometimes, his jokes were so unexpected and silly that they couldn’t help but laugh, easing the tension of their unexpected day together.
Yelena, however, occasionally let her attention wander, her gaze drifting to the passing scenery outside the window. It was during one of these quiet moments that something caught her eye, causing her brows to knit together in concern.
Behind them, a car seemed to be following.
At first, it could have been dismissed as coincidence, but Yelena’s instincts told her otherwise. The vehicle had several opportunities to overtake but chose not to, staying at a consistent distance instead.
Her sharp perception kicked in, and a sense of unease crept over her. Something about the situation felt off. Seeing her focused stare, Austin leaned closer, his voice low. “Is something wrong p>
Yelena’s tone remained calm, though her eyes gleamed with a hint of steel. “Take a look at the car behind us. It’s been tailing us for some time, keeping the same distance. We’re heading into a pretty remote area. They’ve had plenty of chances to overtake but haven’t. Doesn’t that seem strange to you p>
Their expressions grew serious as Austin shifted in his seat to get a better look.
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Not knowing who the pursuers were, the trio remained on high alert. They couldn’t afford to be reckless—not with the kind of enemies they all seemed to attract.
“Damn it, you’re right,” John muttered, his frustration bubbling to the surface. “If I find out who they are, they’ll wish they hadn’t messed with us p>
Austin gave him a pointed glance. “Keep it down. Don’t let them know we’ve caught on. Let’s play it cool and see what they’re up to,” he said in a low, steady tone.
John huffed but nodded. They were in the open while the other party remained in the shadows. For now, waiting and observing was their best course of action.
“Yeah, they’re definitely up to something,” Yelena said, her voice calm but firm. But, she wasn’t sure about who they were after—her or Austin.
Her expression turned thoughtful. Both of them had a knack for trouble, and either could be the target.
“Let’s see how this plays out,” Austin said, his voice quiet but resolute. “We’re almost there p>
Minutes later, the car pulled up in front of a simple yet striking wooden house. The structure exuded rustic charm, its solid construction hinting at a craftsman’s care.
Yelena stepped out first, her sharp gaze appraising the building. She couldn’t help but comment, “This house is incredible—sturdy and full of character p>
From behind, a cheerful voice called out, “Not bad. This young lady’s got an eye for details p>
Yelena turned to find a casually dressed man in his forties approaching. His stubble and laid-back attire gave him a rugged look, but his warm smile put her at ease. Austin grinned and gestured toward him. “Yelena, meet Rodney Hammond. He’s an old friend of mine p>
Yelena nodded politely. “Hello, Mr. Hammond. I’m Yelena Roberts. Nice to meet you p>
Rodney chuckled as he returned the greeting. “Welcome to my abode, Yelena p>
Then, with a mischievous glint in his eye, Rodney dropped his voice and jabbed Austin lightly in the chest. “Hey, something’s up, I can tell p>
Austin’s secretive glances towards Yelena didn’t go unnoticed by him. Needless to say, Rodney was quite surprised since he had never seen Austin act like that around any woman before. Austin rolled his eyes, brushing off the comment.”Knock it off, Rodney. The only thing up is my appetite. Let’s eat p>