Love Unbreakable

Chapter 423 I Was Worried Sick

After saying those words, Raegan felt her heart racing, silently hoping that Mitchel would sense the seriousness in her tone.

A short pause followed before Mitchel finally asked, "Why aren't you taking the ride anymore?"

Raegan felt a sinking feeling in her heart. He didn't get her silent plea for help!

The man started to think that Raegan was trying to signal for help and was close to breaking the phone in frustration.

Then, Mitchel's voice came through, slightly annoyed. "If you didn't want to take the ride, you should have told me earlier instead of having me wait."

The man froze, and Raegan hastily said, "I'm really sorry. forgot!"

"Don't even think about affecting my rating negatively. Just cancel the booking yourself!" Mitchel said before hanging up the phone, the annoyance in his tone evident.

This convinced the man of Raegan's claim, and he relaxed his guard slightly.

The man clumsily fumbled with Raegan's phone, asking in a rush, "Quick! What's the transfer passcode?"

Suddenly, Raegan's phone rang again, showing Mitchel's number.

The man looked confused. "What's this about now?"

Raegan, thinking on her feet, said, "He's probably telling me to cancel the ride. If I don't, he can't get to his next customer."

The man attempted to cancel the ride as Raegan suggested but struggled with the task.

As Raegan's phone kept buzzing, the man's frustration increased. "What's the deal with this useless phone!"

Raegan saw her chance. "Let me do it, please. It needs a fingerprint to work."

The man looked at her, wary. "You're not trying to trick me into freeing you, are you?"

"Of course not," Raegan replied, her voice shaking. "Fingerprint verification is quick. Plus, if I handle the transfer, there's no risk of entering the wrong password."

The man found Raegan's words sensible. Using fingerprint unlocking meant there was no chance of Raegan typing an incorrect password.

Watching the man think, Raegan urged, "Look at me. I couldn't possibly pose any threat to you..."

Raegan's shoulders trembled, and her face, once vibrant, was now pale with fear.

The man menacingly held the knife closer to Raegan. "Any tricks, and you'll regret it."

Raegan nodded repeatedly.

The man sliced through the ropes but kept the knife close to Raegan's neck, watching her every move.

Luckily, the app Raegan had booked for a taxi was set to look for another ride if the first one was missed. If not, her bluff might have been called.

After she canceled the ride, Raegan started transferring the money, her head down and her body shaking. Yet, her gaze cautiously measured the distance to the knife and the man's position.

Raegan's mind raced, analyzing the situation. They were mismatched in strength. The self-defense moves she had learned were more about protection than attack, not strong enough to be offensive. It meant she had only one chance. Mitchel appeared to have gotten her earlier hint, but when he would get here was unknown. Raegan didn't dare to solely rely on that.

Raegan knew the man wouldn't release her even after getting the money, but she still completed the 500, 000 transfer. This payment could help the police track the man down if he chose to run.

Raegan showed the man her screen, showcasing the finished transfer.

The man's eyes narrowed, forming a menacing smile, his knife hovering perilously close to Raegan's neck, a silent threat to her life should she make even the slightest movement.

Raegan, feigning a trembling voice, asked, "Can I leave now?" The man's laughter was cold. "Going so soon? You still have to 'look after' my need!"

Raegan was painfully aware of the unreliability of such men. With her voice breaking and her hands brought together as if to pray, Raegan implored, "Please, I've done what you asked and given you the money. Let me leave..."

Her movement tactically caused the knife to move away from its menacing position.

Raegan continued to tremble as if driven by fear, her slight movement from the knife unnoticed by the man, whose eyes focused on Raegan's lips, gleaming with lust. The man laughed and said, "Be quick. I don't have much time. Satisfy me, and maybe I won't hurt you further..."

Raegan's stomach turned under his leering look. Taking a deep breath, she adopted a pitiful demeanor, nodding meekly. "Really? If I... If I comply, you'll release me?"

Believing Raegan had consented, the man, eager and impatient, started, "Yes, that's..."

His statement was abruptly interrupted by his howl of pain. "Ah! Ouch!"

Raegan had found a stone and, with a swift and fierce motion, struck him hard. She then took off running. She assumed the lighter place with tons of people would dissuade the man from capturing her.Exclusive content from NôvelDrama.Org.

"Help! Someone! Help!" Raegan yelled while running, yet this place was deserted at this hour, with hardly any cars around.

"You little devil! I'll kill you!" The man's enraged shout followed her.

Raegan was surprised by his persistence. Even hurt, he was closing in on her.

Raegan sprinted desperately until a stumble caused her to fall, her body going numb from the crash.

The man, clutching his injury, approached Raegan with a snarl. "Bitch! You dare trick me? I'll slash that pretty face of yours!"

He lifted the knife, aiming at Raegan's face.

Raegan, paralyzed and defenseless, prepared for the worst.

But just then, a long arm reached out protectively for Raegan, being sliced through by the knife. Blood started to flow immediately.

Mitchel faced the unkempt man and ignored his injured arm, his eyes reflecting a fearsome rage.

"Bang!" With a swift motion, Mitchel struck the man down before the man could even react.

As the man reached for his dropped knife, wanting to fight back, Mitchel crushed the man's hand with his heel, eliciting a blood-curdling scream. "Ah! My hand!"

The knife slipped from the man's grasp. Mitchel kicked it aside and then quickly bent down to check on Raegan for any harm. Though he found no injuries, his worry was evident. "Are you all right?"

Raegan, regaining her composure, murmured, "I'm fine..."

Mitchel suddenly pulled her into a tight embrace.

Raegan, caught off guard, managed to gasp out, "Mitchel..."

"Raegan..." Mitchel repeated, embracing her tightly, his frame shaking with emotion.

"I was worried sick..." Mitchel confessed in a low voice.