Fuming, Sophia grabbed the walkie-talkie and shouted through gritted teeth, “Are you idiots deaf? Fight back! Shoot her in the head!”

A single car was relentlessly chasing and attacking them, despite the overwhelming number of people present. The situation felt utterly degrading.

Katelyn nearly leaned out of the vehicle to fire again when, out of nowhere, the sharp crack of a gunshot cut through the air. Bang!

Katelyn withdrew her head immediately, and Vincent swerved the car sharply. The bullet missed its target, shattering the rearview mirror into fragments. Had their reaction been a fraction slower, the bullet would have found Katelyn’s head instead of the mirror.

Vincent’s voice was serious as he warned, “Be cautious. They are lethal and won’t hesitate to kill. It appears that Yata might be their base of operations.”

Vincent’s influence didn’t extend to this area. If a full fight broke out, he knew that neither he nor Katelyn would have the upper hand. And with the nullification of his engagement to Ryanna, they couldn’t expect any favors from the king—they were on their own.

Katelyn stopped for a moment. The realization that the T Organization’s stronghold was indeed here made their situation even more difficult. She whispered hesitantly, “Mr. Adams, perhaps there’s no need to end your engagement with Ryanna.”

Terminating the engagement could lead to negative consequences. While Katelyn herself might remain largely unaffected, the implications for Vincent were far more serious, given his responsibilities and the number of people depending on him.

Vincent’s expression darkened as he responded softly, “Katelyn, consider what you’re suggesting. Are you prepared for me to marry someone else?”

In that moment, Katelyn fell silent, unable to respond. Deep down, she acknowledged she couldn’t stand the thought. Throughout their journey, they had been through so much, and by now, Katelyn had a clear understanding of her own feelings. She also carried her own selfish desires. Should Vincent proceed with the marriage to Ryanna, she might step back, yet she knew she’d never find happiness.

As Katelyn lost herself in thought, a loud bang resonated again! Another bullet shot through the air, hitting the windshield directly. Thanks to Vincent’s foresight in armoring his vehicle, the bullet merely glanced off the reinforced glass, leaving a subtle mark.

The close call jolted Katelyn out of her daze. Now was not the moment for distraction!

She remained silent. With a steady hand, she aimed her firearm and fired at the front vehicle’s tires. As with the vehicle they had disabled earlier, the tires blew out instantly. The car swerved uncontrollably and slammed into the roadside mountain face.

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In an explosive reaction, the fuel tank ignited. With a noisy crash, the car was engulfed in flames. Its occupants, hurled from the wreckage, were caught in the inferno, their screams echoing as they writhed in the fire. By the time Vincent and Katelyn drove past, there was nothing left but the charred remains.

Vincent kept the car moving without hesitation. They couldn’t afford to lose Sophia’s vehicle, which was still darting ahead. Stopping now meant losing her trail.

Katelyn eyed the three remaining cars in front of them. Her expression hardened, her grip sweaty as she steadied the gun once more. This time, she had to catch Sophia!

“We need to go faster,” Katelyn muttered sternly.

Vincent responded without words, accelerating the car to its limits. Their coordination was silent but perfectly synchronized.

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