Chapter 961
Chapter 961:
Shortly after their departure, the driver glimpsed an anomaly in his rearview mirror. His eyes darted anxiously as he murmured, “Mr. Barton, Miss Roberts, we seem to have company—a car is tailing us p>
Austin cocked an eyebrow and reclined casually in his seat. In a composed voice, he said, “Stay calm. Just keep driving p>
Positioned by the window, Yelena surveyed the surroundings through the glass, a subtle smile playing at her lips as though she had anticipated this moment.
Their car surged along the city roads, bathed in the glow of neon lights, with towering skyscrapers on either side standing like sentinels in a metallic forest.
Yet, the driver’s tension did not wane. His hands clutched the steering wheel tighter, his knuckles whitening, a sheen of sweat emerging on his forehead.
Yelena turned towards him, her voice low and comforting. “Don’t worry. We’re all together here. Nothing bad will happen p>
Austin offered a supportive glance, his gaze unwavering, a silent testament to his inner strength.
Shortly thereafter, the road ahead became obstructed by several abruptly parked cars, halting their progress.
As they drew closer, a group of figures emerged from the cars.
Clad in black trench coats, donned with dark sunglasses, and brandishing an assortment of weapons, their intent was unmistakably hostile.
The driver’s complexion drained of color at once. In a panicked response, he stomped on the brakes, causing the car to shudder violently and nearly veer off course.
Both Yelena and Austin were thrust forward by the abrupt stop but quickly regained their composure.
“Mr. Barton, Miss Roberts, we’re cornered.” The driver’s voice cracked, verging on tears as he glanced back at Yelena and Austin, his eyes brimming with desperation.
Yelena offered a faint smile, her voice serene yet dismissive. “What’s there to fear? Let’s just do what must be done p>
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Austin responded with a firm nod, his face set in a steely expression, his eyes sparking with resolve.
Outside, the assailants advanced, led by a towering figure whose grin twisted sinisterly, eyes shimmering with a blend of greed and malevolence.
He strode up to the car and hammered on the window with such force it echoed down the street. His voice boomed through the glass. “Stop the car! Give me the pills now, and you might just escape this without harm p>
Inside, the driver’s hands shook visibly. He glanced anxiously between Yelena and Austin, uncertainty written all over his face.
Yelena, on the other hand, appeared entirely composed. She leisurely rolled down the window, her expression cold and her beauty striking, chilling the air further.
A slight smirk played across her lips as she retorted with a voice steeped in contempt, “You really think you can rob us so easily? You’re greatly mistaken p>
Her words ignited a blaze of fury in the man. He snapped his fingers, and with flawless coordination, his men closed in, encircling the car, sealing any exit.
Unbothered, Austin pushed the car door open and exited. He stood there, hands casually tucked in his pockets, his eyes cold and calculating as they swept over the group.
His daunting demeanor caused even the boldest among them to falter. Yelena stepped out to join him, her gaze razor-sharp, piercing through the group as though she could slice through the tension herself. She was acutely aware that these men were merely the foot soldiers; the true orchestrator was lurking in the shadows, watching.