07

“Fasten your seatbelt, miss.”

Orfilia took a quick glance Mr. Gerald before doing as ordered. He sounded different from the jovial butler she had come to know him as. If the Fuller brothers had placed her in his care, it could only mean he was capable of protecting her.

The black car, a sleek and powerful machine accelerated towards them, darting past the unsuspecting drivers, leaving a number of them startled as the car drove past them.

“Hold on, miss.”

Mr. Gerald said, gripping the steering with his white knuckles, as his face squeezed with determination focused on the road ahead. He stepped down hard on the accelerator, the engine roaring to life as he weaved through the cars ahead, eager to outrun the predator chasing them.

The chase entered a whole new dimension as they raced into the city, both drivers shifting gears and taking their cars to the limit.

Tires screeched on asphalt, as Mr. Gerald skillfully maneuvered his way through the populated streets, dodging cars and uns