Love Unspoken

Ernest glanced in the rearview mirror. Those cars could easily catch up, but they kept their distance.

He knew that guy was right; as long as he had Quinn, Alexander wouldn't make a move.

They wouldn't dare act, so Ernest wasn't in a rush either.

"Slow down," he told the driver.

The driver eased off the gas, and as expected, the cars behind them slowed down too.

Ernest smirked. His hunch was spot on.

The bodyguard behind noticed too. The one in front grabbed a walkie-talkie. "Mr. Kennedy, they've slowed down. Should we catch up?"

Alexander gripped the steering wheel, eyes locked on the black car ahead. After a moment, he said, "Catch up."

"Yes, sir."

The bodyguard floored it, quickly closing the gap.

In no time, two cars flanked the black car, boxing it in and forcing it to stop. The sudden halt nearly threw everyone inside forward.

The car jolted, and Quinn's head smacked against the seat, leaving her dazed.

"Damn it," Ernest cursed, kicking the car door. He glanced at the cars in front and behind.

"Get her out," he ordered.© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

Quinn was still groggy when they dragged her out.

Ernest grabbed her, one hand around her neck, the other holding a gun to her head.

"Don't move, or I'll shoot," he warned.

Quinn struggled to breathe, her eyes darting around.

They were on a wooded road on the outskirts, trees lining both sides, the asphalt stretching out in front of them.

The sky was darkening. Shadows crept in, blurring the surroundings.

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Ernest's eyes were glued to the cars blocking the road. A dozen burly bodyguards stepped out.

Seeing this, Ernest tightened his grip on Quinn's neck.

The bodyguards moved aside, making way.

Alexander, in a suit, walked forward, the car lights behind him casting his tall figure in silhouette. "Stop right there!" Ernest shouted as Alexander approached. "One more step, and I'll kill her."

Alexander paused, his gaze fixed on the gun in Ernest's hand.

"You actually have a gun?" Alexander seemed surprised.

Ernest hesitated but then bluffed. "None of your business! Just tell me, can the inheritance be redistributed?"

Alexander said nothing and just stared at him.

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"Answer me!"

Alexander finally spoke, "Ernest, do you really think, with what you're doing now, even if I agree to redistribute the inheritance, even if I give it all to you, you'll have the chance to get it?" Ernest's face twisted. He looked at Quinn, his fingers trembling on the gun.

He knew what he was doing.

Alexander continued, "If I were you, I'd let her go, go back, extort a big sum from whoever put you up to this, and disappear."

Ernest was stunned, hesitation flickering in his eyes.

He eyed Alexander warily. "What do you mean?"

Alexander said, "I mean, if you let her go, I can pretend this never happened."

Ernest scrutinized him, trying to gauge if he was serious.

"Would you really let me go??"