The sudden movement jolted Lila, but she quickly stabilized herself before looking up. She saw someone dressed all in black, with a black cap and mask.

It was Pierre. The only visible part was his eyes, fixed intently on Lila in the passenger seat.

The designated driver honked the horn twice, but no one moved.

Was this an extortion attempt? The driver just wanted to do his job. The driver was clearly irritated. "Miss, wait a moment. I'll go drive him off."

"Wait..."

Lila tried to stop him, but the driver had already gotten out of the car. She quickly took out her phone and called the police.

The driver muttered something to Pierre, and his expression turned furious.

He made a move, but Pierre was faster, shoving him aside. Then, Pierre quickly climbed into the driver's seat.

Lila's nerves tightened as she reached for her seatbelt, preparing to exit the car.

But Pierre was quicker, locking the car doors immediately.

let's talk. I don't want

seatbelt tightly,

"You really think I don't know? Shannon ran me off the

mistaken. I've seen her, but I never intended to kill you. After all, I

like dark caves teeming with poisonous insects an unsettling sight

gaze shifted to the driver

out.

Pierre spread his hands. "I have no ill intentions

to make you an offer. At least let me

seemed calm,

to

her refusal. He smiled faintly, his voice calm. "You let Kieran ruin the Locke family; how about I tell you the

expression darkened. "You still think

almost as if fearing she'd lose patience. "You weren't that young at the time. The car they drove

was the real reason they left that day? Why-when the company was in Northridge City-did the accident

her from calling anyone. Despite the

front of her was a madman, Lila felt a surge of anxiety in her chest

grew cold, and her band slowly

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