Winter rain continued to fall. Jessica wrapped herself tightly in her coat, sitting in the car.

She had been drinking heavily for several days, but today she abstained. It was a rare moment of sobriety.

Her face was pale. "Do I really have to go?"

"Our boss said so. Your staying here will put everyone in danger.

"If you get caught, your charges could add up to decades. Don't be ungrateful, Ms. Landon."

It was still early, so they were the only car on the road, speeding in the rain.

After some time, a black car suddenly appeared in the rearview mirror, following behind them. Jessica became alert.

"We're being followed! Is it the cops?"

The driver turned the steering wheel. "I'll shake them off."

He was skilled, but the other party was equally skilled. After several rounds, the driver still couldn't shake off the pursuer. Instead, they were overtaken. The other car blocked their way horizontally, forcing them to come to a halt.

The driver's heart sank.

"How could this happen? Mr. Hawkins said no one would interfere."

Jessica's face grew even uglier.

casual clothes got out of that car. He walked over and knocked on Jessica's car door. "...Who are you? What do you want?" The driver

Peter held a phone. "Open the back seat. My boss has something to say to Ms.

the car and hand her the phone. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the

"Who is it?"

want to get out of

had no choice. This person clearly understood her every move and knew she had

She took the

was a brief silence on the other end before a man's voice came

you leave, did you forget

yet unfamiliar. Jessica gritted her

so can I. If he wants to let you go, I can also arrange for you to

carefully about whether you

man's voice had a hint of fatigue, but his thoughts were clearly

I won't do anything

simple. Tell

Jessica was stunned. "What?"

that she would be asked to do something for Grace.

something for Benjamin. I just want you to tell the truth. It's not

realized something. She sneered.

no response from the other

to leave at

20 minutes to think. Ifle

longer, the plane won't be able to

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