âJust give me a sec, Shawn,â Adrian said, rubbing his face.
âIâm feeling really dizzy and nauseous.
â
Without warning, Adrianâs stomach clenched painfully, and he dry heaved several times, though nothing emerged.
His eyes felt foggy.
This was a reaction to the substance Moss had injected Adrian with, but neither Adrian nor Shawn realized this.
Assuming Adrian was merely suffering from low blood sugar, Shawn began patting his back and quickly had someone bring over water and chocolate.
Despite feeling awful, Adrian still managed to crack a few jokes with Shawn.
After he ate the chocolate, he felt slightly better and declared himself ready to guide Shawn to the metal house.
Shawn noticed Adrianâs pale complexion and hesitated, suggesting, âMaybe you could just tell me where it is.
My team and I can go there by ourselves.
â
Adrian understood Shawnâs concern but shook his head, signaling he was fit to go with them.
He even increased his pace, urging them, âWe need to hurry up.
Itâs going to be harder to find Holden once it gets darker.
â
As they proceeded, they suddenly encountered an SUV blocking their path.
The screeching brakes ripped through the stillness, sending a cloud of dust swirling through the air, prompting everyone to quickly shield their eyes and ears.
âWatch out!â Adrian exclaimed, his brow deeply furrowed as he surveyed the surroundings with caution.
He then gestured for Shawn an
d the others to retreat a few steps.
On hearing this command, the team instantly pulled out their guns, aiming at the SUV from a cautious distance, ready to fire should any figure emerge.
Yet, no one emerged from the car.
The silence lengthened, adding more creases to Adrianâs already furrowed brow as he squinted, trying to decipher the driverâs intent.
Why had the driver halted them so abruptly and then remained silent?
Adrian signaled to his men to move forward and investigate.
Advancing with deliberate caution, several team members approached the vehicle.
One of them, whose eyes were particularly sharp, peered through the window and announced, âBoss, thereâs no one behind the wheel, but it seems thereâs someone lying in the backseat.
â
Prompted by curiosity, Shawn moved quickly to the SUV and flung open the back door.
There was Holden, lying in the backseat!
Surprised, Shawn widened his eyes and turned to Adrian, yelling, âWeâve found Mr.
Fredrick!â
âReally?â Adrian dashed over, his expression turning surprised when he saw that it truly was Holden.
The realization that Holden was still alive brought immense relief to him.
Otherwise, he would have borne a heavy burden of guilt.
But then, confusion set in.
Why was Holden unconscious, and who had driven the SUV to this location?
Adrianâs thoughts raced, and suddenly, the possibility of Bennett being involved crossed his mind.
Could Bennett still be alive?