Chapter 610 âItâs a long story...â Natalie trailed off. She went silent for a moment, but she eventually looked into Derekâs eyes and flashed him a faint smile. âHow about this? If we survive today, Iâll tell you all about it.â
The calm look in her eyes made Derekâs eyes widen in shock.
âNatalie, weâre in a runaway vehicle. What a perfect timing to make such a promise,â Derek said. He couldnât help but feel that Natalie had a lot of secrets. Shortly after, he let out a smile and joked, âItâs a deal then. I donât want to die here anyway.â
With a bitter smile, Natalie nodded. âYou better cooperate or else Iâll really leave you alone in the car.â
âAre you trying to scare me?â Derek smirked. âI can help you. If I call my brother, he can try to buy us some time.â âIs your brother really that capable?â Natalie asked, raising an eyebrow in surprise. She doubted it, but on second thought, for someone who worked in the showbiz, Derek still had a childish side of him, which was probably because he came from a loving family. Eventually, she shook her head and smiled. âAnything can help us will be great.â
âHeâs not that influential, but he can at least clear the traffic for us,â Derek said as he dialed his brotherâs number. As soon as the call connected, he said, âHey, man! The car that Iâm in is going out of control and I need your help.â
A calm, yet powerful voice came from the phoneâs speaker, saying, âWhat trouble did you get yourself in this time? Whatâs the carâs plate number?â
Derek patted Mesueâs shoulder. âCould you please tell me the plate number?â
After Mesue told him the plate number, Derek asked his brother for help. âYou just need to clear the traffic and keep our car running smoothly. Can you do that for me?â Derekâs brother heaved a long sigh before he replied âDrive in the direction of Wildepond Road. Iâll ask someone to lead the way for you.â
âThank you, so much!â Derek smiled. âDonât tell anyone else about this, okay?â
Derekâs brother sighed again and gritted his teeth. âYou little rascal! Just remember to come back safe and sound or else Iâll tell Mom all the bad things youâve done!â âWhy are you nagging me like that? You sound more and more like Wilder now, old man!â Derek irritably scratched his ear.
Just before he hung up the call, his brother shouted, âIâm still young, you brat!â
Natalie chuckled upon hearing their interaction. She then asked Mesue to drive to Wildepond Road according to Derekâs brotherâs instructions.
âSorry about that.â Derek let out a shy smile as he scratched the back of his head. âMy brother is kind of stubborn.â
The drive to Wildepond Road was quite smooth. They hadnât encountered a red light at all along the way, and when they reached Wildepond Road, they could barely see any cars around them.
Surprised, Natalie looked at Derek and asked, âJust who is your brother?â
Derek proudly raised his chin. âMy brother is a hacker. Hacking into the traffic system is a piece of cake for him. Now itâs Brandonâs turn.â
âIâll call him and ask how everything is going,â Natalie replied as beads of sweat began to form on her palms. At that moment, several black cars suddenly caught up with them and all of them had familiar plate numbers. They were the cars that the Larson Groupâs b*odyguards usually drove.
The black cars sped up and surrounded them from both sides. Eventually, they were parallel to the car where Natalie was.
Natalie lifted her gaze to meet the eyes of the man who sat in the passenger seat of one of the black cars.
It was none other than Brandon!
It seemed he had come straight from a meeting. His suit jacket was impeccably tailored and, despite his disheveled hair, he exuded an air of aristocracy.
âAre you okay?â Brandon pulled his tie loose, his expression serious as he stared at Natalie. It seemed he was only relieved when he saw that she was okay.
âIâm fine. Do you have any ideas on how to fix this? Itâs not exactly a long-term solution to have Mesue constantly control the car.â The car was moving at high speeds and Natalieâs voice was almost drowned out by the wind.
âDonât worry. Iâve found a way out of this.â Brandon spoke with conviction. Natalie let out a sigh of relief and reassured Mesue that there was hope as long as she persisted.
Derek didnât understand why Natalie seemed so relieved at Brandonâs words. They were still in a dangerous situation, trapped in the car what couldnât stop!
Derek shivered from the cold and sneezed twice in a row. He glared at Brandon impatiently and said, âWhatâs the move? Spill it.â
âThatâs not your concern. Just trust me.â Brandonâs tone was icy. He turned to Natalie and said softly, âThe rescue team will be here soon. Hang in there.â
Just as he finished speaking, the sound of a helicopter filled the air.
Natalie looked up, shielding her eyes from the bright light with her hands. It took a moment for her to make out the helicopter in the sky.
The Double Life of My Billionaire Husband ï¤Chatper 609 The Return Of His Unrivaled Ex-Wife (Joanna)
ï¤Chapter 1329 Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen ï¤Chapter 1187 The cabin door opened and rescuers lowered a lifesaving ladder.
Brandonâs plan was clear: he intended to rescue them one by one using the helicopter.
âYouâre driving a convertible. The speed of the plane is now matched with the speed of the car. Try climbing up the ladder.â Brandon half leaned out the window and issued the command.
âI can do this. Donât worry.â Natalie forced a smile and grabbed hold of the ladder, testing its sturdiness.
Natalie quickly pulled her hair back into a ponytail with a rubber band on her wrist. She then patted Derekâs shoulder and said firmly, âYou go first.â
âNo way. Iâm a man. How could I leave two women behind?â Derek shrugged off Natalieâs hand and attempted to climb into the driverâs seat. âMesue, Iâll take over the driving. You go with Natalie.â
âYou little brat, youâre calling death now!â Mesue grabbed Derekâs neck with one hand and said coldly, âDonât try to be a hero at a time like this. If anything happens to Mrs. Larson and me because of your recklessness, I wonât let you off the hook.â