Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress

Chapter 1754: Gone

Meanwhile...

Shawn looked back at the backseat. Penny was still unconscious, which wasn’t surprising. After all, the shot he gave her was a strong dosage meant to keep her down.

Letting out a deep breath, he faced forward.

"She has shadow guards around," he said. "They’ll definitely follow us. I barely bought enough time before they catch up."

The driver remained silent, calm even as their speed steadily increased. "I already see one behind us."

"Don’t bother with them," Shawn said. "Just try to lose them. They won’t do anything but follow."

He paused, glancing at the side mirror. "They won’t risk hurting her in a chase."

Just as planned. It was the reason why, even after Penny gave him the code, he still took her. If he hadn’t, her men would’ve pursued them to the ends of the earth—and it wouldn’t just be a deadly chase. Gunfire could erupt while they were still on the road.

"A confrontation with them isn’t part of the plan," Shawn added. "Just keep driving. I’ll handle it if they get too close."

The driver gave no reply, focusing solely on the road.

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Several cars behind, Mark swerved across lanes, earning blaring honks from other drivers on the highway—but he didn’t care. His eyes were locked on the black sedan several cars ahead. He couldn’t afford to lose it.

Teddy, still holding his breath, was practically fused to his seat. His heart leaped every time Mark changed lanes. It was reckless, but necessary.

"That’s their car!" he shouted, pointing. "I know it—I memorized it."

Mark didn’t answer, already zeroed in on the vehicle.

what’s going

know." Teddy shook his head. "Honestly, I’m

of his nose, rattled and overwhelmed. "All I was trying to do was go back and help Shawn finish his task. He said he was staying behind for that. But when

saw Miss Penny and Shawn together, and he

He didn’t close in, choosing to maintain a careful distance

see you?" he asked, his tone cold and laced

I came back to the office, Miss Penny gave me this look—an angry one—so I just... instinctively hid. If I hadn’t, Shawn would’ve spotted

imagine what would’ve happened if he had

that Miss Penny is in that car!" he

nothing, continuing to tail the vehicle. Meanwhile, Teddy ran his

since Teddy had felt this kind of panic. He could barely keep it together. This was someone’s life they were talking about—Penny’s life.

exclaimed, pulling out his phone. "I need

"Don’t bother."

Teddy looked up at Mark. "What do

do now is follow. If we involve the police, it’ll agitate

that car," he added firmly.

to accept that reasoning. But then he noticed Mark’s white-knuckled grip on the steering wheel—as if he was barely

to keep his eyes on the sedan. Mark wouldn’t lose it, but

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At the same time...

driveway and looked toward the entrance. Letting out a shallow breath, he parked in a nearby space. Once the engine stopped, he reached for a cap, a face

celebrity, there were many places where he

into the hospital. He bypassed reception entirely, already knowing the room number he was headed to. He headed straight for the elevator to the

DING!

display and walked out unhesitatingly, turning left. Slater tipped his cap down further as he moved through the hallway. When he reached

men extended their

stopped, peering

said, tipping his glasses