The screeching sound of tires echoed above, kicking up a cloud of dust.
Song Nuan felt a sharp pain piercing her eardrums. She instinctively looked up and saw the car charging at her like a mad beast, its ferocity carrying a world-ending madness.
Through the windshield, she caught a glimpse of the driver's bloodshot eyes.
He stared at her intensely, his eyes filled with shattered murderous intent and an emotion she couldn't fathom.
Her face turned pale as she unconsciously murmured, "No..."
In a flash.
"Bang!"
"Screech—!"
A gunshot rang out, mingled with the sound of the car braking sharply, exploding on the street.
The braking sound was eerie and chilling, making her heart tremble and sink.
Gu Nanjiu made a sharp turn, steering the car straight into a nearby tree.
One second, two seconds... She couldn't tell how much time had passed, but the world seemed to have fallen silent.
Whoosh, whoosh—
