Chapter 500 Let's Die Together! "Uh..." Raegan fought to speak, her voice stuck in her throat. One of her hands gripped the steering wheel while the other tugged at the claws coiled around her neck, a frantic struggle.
Yet, Lauren's strength was formidable. Raegan's dual efforts were futile. She couldn't pry Lauren's hands off with just one hand.
Raegan's complexion morphed from red to a ghastly white and then to a deep shade of purple.
Mitchel in the nearby black luxury car caught sight of Raegan's distress and issued a decisive command. "Hit the car! Matteo, surprised, took a moment to process and asked, "Mr. Dixon, did | hear you correctly? What did you just say?" Mitchel's expression was stern, his command crisp. "Drop to seventy miles an hour. Then, speed up and target their car's rear left." Matteo now grasped the urgency, realizing Mitchel's plan. If they didn't crash into them, the crazy Lauren could have choked Raegan to death.
Matteo decreased the speed and then accelerated, the car's engine roaring, drawing Raegan's attention.
Even amidst her struggle, Raegan accelerated, and the high speed caused Lauren's grip to falter slightly. Raegan swerved sharply, causing Lauren's hold to slip.
Though Lauren's grip hadn't fully loosened, it was significantly less tight than before.
In desperation, Raegan rolled down the window, signaling Matteo's car to halt.
As Matteo was about to make an impact, a stern command from Mitchel came. "Stop!" Mitchel's car halted abruptly, and its speed was drastically reduced.
Mitchel sensed the urgency in Raegan's gestures, hinting at explosives in the vehicle. His heart sank, and he ordered, "Catch up but maintain distance." Once Mitchel's car was alongside the SUV Raegan was in, he heard Raegan's faint utterance, "Explosives!" Mitchel's guess was spot-on. Crashing into the SUV was clearly not a choice.
With Lauren still attempting to choke Raegan, Mitchel directed, "Close in, but don't hit them!" Matteo's task was to shadow the black SUV closely, avoiding any crashes while staying within arm's reach. The tension made Matteo's palms slick with sweat.
Suddenly, a loud "crash' echoed as Mitchel employed a window breaker to shatter the SUV's back window.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe glass exploded into shards, scattering and cutting Lauren.
Yet, Lauren appeared unfazed, maintaining her relentless hold on Raegan's throat.
Seeing Raegan's face grow increasingly purple, Mitchel couldn't delay any further. He extended his hand to Matteo and said, "Give me the connector." Matteo handed over a gadget that looked akin to a USB stick.
Mitchel peeked through the window, issuing a command in a deep tone, "When | instruct you to steer right, turn the wheel sharply and make space."
Matteo was still trying to piece together the plan. In an instant, he observed Mitchel leaning out the window, his arm outstretched to clasp the SUV's window frame.
Matteo's face turned pale, realizing Mitchel's intentions.
Due to the window's jagged remnants, Mitchel's hand was bleeding, yet he persisted.
Matteo couldn't contain his concern and said, "Mr. Dixon, you're risking too much!" Mitchel's expression was resolute, his focus unwavering. "Turn right!" Hearing the command, Matteo, with no time for doubt, yanked the wheel to the right, his back soaked in sweat.
Suddenly, a hiss filled the air. The tires wailed, protesting against the asphalt.
Mitchel leaned against the car window, stretching his arm into the SUV to snatch Lauren.
The black SUV kept rolling forward. It couldn't halt.
Yet, as they raced forward, Mitchel had to bend his legs to avoid touching the ground. Otherwise, any small mistake would send him crashing headfirst onto the road, all blood and broken bones! Raegan was nearly choked to the point of losing oxygen. Her mind was foggy, yet her hands clung to the steering wheel. She knew she couldn't afford to let go of the steering wheel.
Mitchel was already here for her. Raegan believed if she persisted, he would come through for her.
Raegan clung to that steering wheel, not just for herself but for Janey and all who cherished her.
Lauren caught sight of Mitchel's determined visage close by and saw the intense hatred in his gaze. 'Release...
Release her!" Mitchel demanded.
The wind and resistance made it tough for Mitchel to speak clearly.
Mitchel repeated with emphatic force, "Release her!" Lauren's eyes flared with rage, a twisted smile emerging. "Ah, Mitchel, so you've come at last!" Mitchel exerted immense strength and focused on action, dragging Lauren out with all his might.
With Lauren's grip broken, coughs sounded from Raegan.
Despite her coughing fit, Raegan stubbornly clung to the steering wheel, unwilling to release her grip.
Mitchel felt a bit relieved as the immediate danger seemed to ease up.
However, that relief was short-lived, as Lauren brandished a syringe. Her manic laughter filled the air. "Mitchel, recognize this?" Mitchel's gaze turned icy and piercing.
"The last time, | was ready to give her an injection, but you stepped in. This time, | won't mess up." Lauren smiled ominously.
Lauren's job assigned by Katie was to give an injection to Raegan.
Lauren would do it even without getting anything in return. Even if it meant her death, she intended to take Raegan down with her.
Still struggling to regain full consciousness, Raegan remained unaware of the confrontation unfolding behind her. She bit down on her tongue, fighting to stay alert, trying vainly to decelerate the uncontrollable vehicle.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmYet, the SUV was messed with. It couldn't halt! Mitchel could only watch as Lauren poised the syringe at Raegan's neck. In a moment of urgency, he cried out, "Lauren, please, stop!" After not hearing her name for a while, Lauren stopped when she heard it again. She turned to face Mitchel, her visage marred by blood and tears and twisted by intense feelings. "Mitchel, you're indebted to me. You owe me!" Lauren's voice escalated into a shriek. "I loved you. Why didn't you reciprocate? Why!" Seizing the opportunity, Mitchel lunged for the syringe. However, Lauren, flashing a menacing grin, thrust it forcefully toward him.
"If that's how it is, let's die together!" Lauren ranted uncontrollably, "If | can't be with my beloved, then no one can, not Raegan, not Katie. None of you will have Mitchel!" Faced with a split-second decision, Mitchel didn't falter in his resolve. His choice was clear. He understood the
significance of this decision. No matter what, he'd always stick by Raegan, never letting her go.
As Lauren aimed to administer the injection, Mitchel reached for the SUV's door handle, yanking it open.
The door burst open with a resounding "bang"! Caught off guard, Lauren tumbled out. She hit the ground with a heavy "thud." Matteo, witnessing the scene, immediately halted to check on Lauren.
The car's high speed had left half of Lauren's face disfigured. She lay on the ground, not moving, as if she were dead.
Matteo didn't feel sorry for her. Those who hurt others also hurt themselves.
Matteo dragged Lauren to the roadside, informed the authorities, and then resumed following the SUV.
The threat of the SUV wasn't done yet.
Mitchel wobbled by the door, his body almost hanging in the air, a risky situation.
"Mitchel!" Raegan cried out, fraught with concern.
Trapped by her seatbelt, Raegan could only observe Mitchel through the rearview mirror.
"Don't worry." Mitchells voice, steady and deep, tried to soothe her even in the chaos.
The digital timer on the dashboard was ticking down, with only 15 minutes remaining.
Tears flowed, and Raegan sobbed. "I can't control it... Mitchell... | can't... Get out of the car...
Dabbing at her eyes, Raegan insisted, "Mitchel, as soon as we reach the dirt fields, you need to jump out."