Chapter 2090
After freeing herself, she scrambled into the driver's seat.
Her extremities were numb, and her heart pounded wildly at the thought of being discovered.
Before she could make her escape, the people outside spotted her.
Though she appeared composed, her nerves were frayed to the point of making her scalp tingle.
The young man snarled, “This woman is trying to escape!”
Sweat drenched her palms and back, her breath caught in her throat, but she had no tto ponder.
Every action was driven by raw survival instinct, and even she wasn’t fully aware of her movements.
Her entire arms trembled as she attempted to drive in a state of panic.
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The driver rushed toward her, trying to reach her through the open window.
“Ah!” Stella screamed in terror at his menacing approach.
Grabbing the nearest object, she hurled it at his head with all her might.
Blood streamed down his forehead, and he recoiled, cursing loudly.
Stella hastily rolled up the window.
Her legs felt weak, her teeth chattered, and her hands shook uncontrollably as she fumbled with the car keys.
She managed to start the engine, ready to flee.
But just as she began to move, another vehicle blocked her path, stopping the van.
As Stella glanced in the rearview mirror, her heart raced-the vehicle behind her was gaining ground.
In a desperate bid for safety, her driving becerratic, the van zigzagging across the road as she tried to
shake her pursuers.
Her mind was singularly focused on escaping the clutches of the relentless kidnappers shadowing her every
move.
In a flash of panic-driven clarity, Stella made the decision to head for the highway, hoping to find help or at least
escape to a more populated area.
However, the further she drove, the more desolate the surroundings appeared; no passing cars cinto view
to offer respite or a chance to call for help.
Darkness enveloped the landscape as the sun dipped below the horizon.
Fear and tension surged within her, the eerie darkness outside mirroring the fright clenching her stomach.
The thought of harm reaching her was unbearable, especially now when her family needed her most.
She had just reunited with Bella, and Matthew would be so sad if anything happened to her-she had to make it
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Taking a deep, steadying breath, Stella gripped the steering wheel tighter, her knuckles whitening.
On the other end, Matthew's anxiety spiked as his attempts to reach Stella proved futile.
With no word from her, he tasked Fernando with investigating her sudden silence.
Shortly after, Fernando relayed his findings, his voice heavy with concern.
“Mr.
Clark, we found Stella’s mobile phone abandoned outside her studio, and surveillance footage revealed she was
abducted by a black van.
I've deployed a team to track her down.
They're likely heading toward the suburbs.
The kidnappers have covered their tracks well; we haven't pinpointed her exact location yet.