New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 450 Claire Good Shot

The roar of the motorcycle's engine grew louder, the rider closing in like a predator sensing victory. The glint of his gun aimed directly at their car was enough to send a chill down Adrian's spine. "Claire, do something!" he shouted, his voice tinged with panic.

"I'm trying!" Claire snapped, frustration and pain competing for control of her voice. She steadied her grip on the pistol, took a deep breath, and squeezed the trigger.

BANG!

The shot rang out, and the front tire of the motorcycle exploded with a violent pop. The bike swerved uncontrollably before careening off the road into a ditch, the rider tumbling into the darkness. Matthew let out a triumphant whoop. "That's my girl!"

Claire slumped back into her seat, her hand shaking as the adrenaline began to wear off. Her arm throbbed painfully where the bullet had grazed her.

Adrian reached over from the back seat, grabbing her hand. "Let me see that."

"I said I'm fine," Claire muttered, but she didn't pull away as Adrian examined the wound.

"You're bleeding," he said, his voice quieter now, concern softening the edge.

"It's not that bad," Claire replied, brushing him off. "We have bigger problems right now."

Matthew nodded, glancing at her in the rearview mirror. "She's right. Eligos won't stop. He'll send more men if he hasn't already. We need to put some serious distance between us and them."

Claire turned to look out the rear window. The motorcycles were gone, but in the far distance, she could see headlights-a convoy of vehicles closing in fast.

"Eligos," she muttered, her jaw tightening. "He's coming himself."

"Perfect," Adrian said sarcastically, sitting back with a groan. "Because that's what we needed a personal touch."

Matthew pressed harder on the gas pedal, the car's engine roaring as they sped down the dark, winding road. The headlights behind them grew brighter, and Claire gritted her teeth, feeling the tension in the air. "Matthew," Adrian said, gripping the handle above the door, "I know you're in a hurry, but is it possible to drive like you're not auditioning for a stunt double?"

Matthew smirked but didn't slow down. "Not a chance. If I drive like you want, we'll be caught in five minutes. Just hold on and enjoy the ride."

Adrian's head slammed back against the seat as Matthew swerved hard to avoid a pothole. "Enjoy it? This isn't a roller coaster, Matthew!" Claire, despite her pain, turned to glance at him. A look of concerned cross Claire face. "Are you okay, Adrian? Do you have car sick?"

a strained smile, gripping the seatbelt tightly. "But if I survive this, I'm driving next time." "Assuming there's a next time," Matthew quipped, his

Claire's gaze snapped forward. "Matthew, watch

nowhere, blocking their path as it skidded to a stop in the middle

the road, crashing through bushes and onto a dirt path. The impact jolted everyone inside, and Adrian let out an undignified yelp. "Warn me next time you decide to go off-road!" Adrian

Matthew said, his voice tight with concentration. He glanced

through clenched teeth, though she pressed

new plan," Adrian said, twisting around to look out the back window.

in the passenger seat, his sharp eyes scanning the dark road ahead. His jaw was set,

she'd be this slippery," he muttered, his voice calm but with

glanced at him nervously. "Should

done," Eligos replied, his lips curling into a smirk. "They're

car, Matthew made a sudden turn, heading toward an overgrown path that led deeper into the woods. "Where are you taking us?" Adrian asked, holding onto the dashboard

Matthew

said, his voice

tone firm. "Don't worry. It's safe." Claire turned to him her face softened and she shot

But I should think that we should keep going

a secluded clearing, hidden by dense trees. Matthew killed the engine

Adrian said

house," Matthew replied. "It's not

muffled by the soft earth. The moonlight filtering through the trees provided

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pain in her arm becoming more noticeable. Adrian was by her

sit when we're safe," Claire

"Of course you

halt near the dirt path Matthew had taken. His men were scattered, searching the

woods. "Then find

men nodded and fanned out, their

felt like an

to

cabin nestled deep