Chapter 1473

The car, maintaining a distance, suddenly accelerated, bearing down on them. Instead of attempting to pass, it aimed directly at their vehicle.

"The pursuer is hostile!" Lily narrowed her eyes, tilting her head slightly; she had no time to glance at her son. "Sit tight!" she commanded, flooring the gas pedal. The car surged forward.

Concentrating intently on the road, she navigated the blurring trees. Dominic, sensing danger, urgently asked, "What happened? What happened?"

"Nothing. The car behind us looked like it was about to hit us, so I sped up," Lily replied.

"Hit you?" Dominic exclaimed. "How is that nothing?"

Lily overheard him speaking on the phone. "You guys heard that? Why are you so slow? Hurry up! If anything happens to them, I'll kill you!" She'd never heard him so enraged. He never threatened violence; at most, he'd tell someone to leave.

"Calm down, old man. We're fine!" she said calmly, expertly maneuvering the car around a bend. She was grateful for her driving skills; otherwise, she wouldn't know what to do.

Spotting the pursuing car gaining ground, she said gravely, "Galen, hold onto your seatbelt!" She sharply swerved, tires screeching as the car spun, outmaneuvering its pursuer. The other car, unprepared, braked hard and fell behind as it executed a U-turn.

Checking the rearview mirror, Lily saw the car significantly distanced, exhaling slightly. However, knowing it would soon catch up, she remained vigilant, waiting for Dominic's men to arrive.

"Galen, are you—" she began, intending to check on her son, but was interrupted by clapping. "Mommy is awesome!" he exclaimed excitedly, clapping enthusiastically.

Lily was surprised by his reaction. He's remarkably resilient, she thought, at least he's not crying and is quite upbeat! However, their respite was short-lived. The pursuing car quickly closed the distance, though the U-turn had slowed it. Several vehicles, presumably Dominic's reinforcements, were now trailing it.

A hand emerged from the pursuing car, causing Lily a sense of foreboding. A loud bang echoed, violently shaking her car. As the vehicle began to veer uncontrollably, she saw a flat tire hissing. Before she could correct the course, more shots rang out. Stunned by the gunfire, Lily yelled, "Galen, get down! Cover your ears!"

Gently applying the brakes, she prevented the car from flipping, gradually slowing it. Keeping her eyes on the approaching vehicle, Lily observed the occupants as it drew alongside.