Chapter 718

asked him, "Is this Dustin's doing?"

Two cars brushed against each other before colliding, a dramatic scene you'd expect only to see on TV, but there I was, experiencing it firsthand. Fear? Absolutely. But with Phipps, the man I trusted, by my side, fear didn't turn into panic. Clutching the seatbelt tightly, I

"Not sure, but it seems more like a test," he replied, making it clear to me.

They were trying to determine if he was Ernest.

"What do we do now?" I had no idea what he was thinking.

"Just sit tight. Don't worry about what happens next," he reassured me.

How could I not worry, especially after sensing something off in his tone, "What are you planning?"

"I'm going to make them give up on that notion," Phipps declared, adding, "Brace yourself."

As soon as he said that, the car jolted violently, shaking me to my core, but it came to a stop. Phipps's door was flung open.

Suddenly, several men emerged from the car that collided with us, yanked open the door, and dragged Phipps out. They started beating him mercilessly.

Phipps didn't fight back; he just took the beating.

I was in shock. Given Ernest's skills, these guys should have been no match for him. Why wasn't he fighting back?

was his plan all

stand by and watch. I yelled, "Stop it, please, just

seatbelt, ran towards them, and tried

I didn't give up. I got back up and this time grabbed a rock and

retaliate but was held back by his companions. After glancing at

by the sight of his

okay," Phipps managed

could he be okay with all

hurt?" he asked

said, "I'm

police," he stopped

the ambulance, I

him, but he

You'r

"Did

t move him auto

get scared?"

I

my face gently, "Weren't you

was referring to the

he was admitting

acknowledging it when everything was fine, but doing so

Those guys wouldn't

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