The convoy, now just two rugged SUVs, raced down the highway to Ravenshade, their once-impenetrable exteriors battered and dented. Behind them, relentless pursuers were closing in, ready to ram them off the road at any moment.
For Reid and his team, reaching Ravenshade was their only shot at safety, but they still had over ten kilometers to go. The pursuing cars were gaining fast. Within minutes, Reid's vehicle took another hit. Glass shattered, slicing past his ear, leaving a bloody trail.
Just as he regained control to avoid crashing through the highway barrier, one of the chasing vehicles cut them off, completely blocking the road.
Reid muttered a curse, slammed his fist on the wheel, and had no choice but to brake. Men spilled out of the blocking car, armed to the teeth, their weapons pointed straight at Reid and his team. Any wrong move would surely provoke gunfire.
Reid's face was grim as he stared at the black gun barrels outside.
"Get out," a deep, commanding voice ordered.
Reid looked up at the man approaching, his presence radiating danger—clearly a professional hitman. Yet, Reid showed no fear and didn't move to exit the vehicle. His fingers lightly hovered over the weapon at his waist.
The man seemed to sense Reid's intentions, chuckling softly as he lifted his gun. A shot echoed, and one of Reid's men in the backseat slumped lifelessly.
Reid's eyes darkened with anger, shocked by their attackers' audacity.
A few seconds later, Reid let go of his weapon and stepped out. Dan, still conscious in the passenger seat, tried to stop him but was forcibly dragged out too.
"Where is she?" The man who'd fired pressed his weapon to Reid's forehead as soon as he stepped out.

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