Chapter 713

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Support had arrived, and Matteo, now relieved of driving duties, had transmitted the off-roader's data to the safety team for strategizing.

With Mitchel at her side, Raegan felt a little less terrified than before. "Are the explosives real?" he asked.

Raegan had only heard the mysterious man mention it, but she couldn't ignore the possibility that it was simply a scare tactic.

Mitchel paused briefly before answering truthfully, “Yes, they are.”

Raegan visibly shuddered, fear evident in her eyes. Faced with the imminent threat of death, it was natural for her to be scared.

Mitchel felt a pang of empathy for her. «They are working on a solution. Don't be afraid. "I will stay with you."

Raegan, looking straight ahead, tried to maintain her composure. "Mitchel, if there's really no way out, you have to get out of the car!"

"I'm not leaving," Mitchel responded simply and directly.

Tears streamed down Raegan's face as she pleaded, “Mitchel, I'm serious. You don't have to die with me..."

«I won't let that happen. "I'll make sure you survive," he reassured her.

Raegan was silent. His eyes fixed on the screen, which only showed twelve minutes remaining.

Knowing her chances were slim, Raegan felt the urge to speak, but she struggled to find the right words. "Yes... Yes..."

With a broken voice, he managed to say: "Janey... Take care of Janey... Let her know that I love her very much..."

Raegan's composure began to slip. Despite the recent experience, he had maintained control of the wheel, but now his limbs felt stiff with anxiety. «Mitchel, get out of the car. Jump,” he urged.

The car was heading towards a deserted area along what seemed to be a predetermined path.

All Raegan needed was to tilt the steering wheel slightly for Mitchel to jump onto the nearby muddy ground. Getting hurt was a risk, but it was better than certain death.

“Raegan!” Mitchel gripped the steering wheel with determination, his voice resolute. "You have to tell Janey yourself that you love her."

His deep, somber eyes were reassuring as he added, "I promise."

Raegan's turbulent emotions began to calm.

Just then, the Bluetooth connection came back to life.

Mitchel, calm in his manner, listened attentively before calmly stating, “Turn off the countdown on the screen.”

Raegan's heart skipped a beat. "Mitchel!"

"There's a way," Mitchel reported urgently. "Matteo has successfully hacked the bomb's timer, but the vehicle cannot stop. You must follow my instructions and jump.

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