"But David seemed really angry, and I''m afraid of offending him, so..."


    The person''s expression changed as he listened to him. "Oh no! Quickly drive and chase after him! Also, send someone to check if Ms. Hansen is still in her room." Everyone made excuses. Some ran to drive, while others went to check.


    "She''s not there!"


    "Damn it! Chase after them and send more cars. Also, notify Mr. Cooper about this."


    In an instant, the entire vi area became chaotic.


    David, who had escaped sessfully, drove the car at a high speed.


    Eva and her children also sat up and fastened their seatbelts, considering the possible danger behind them.


    David didn''t dare to slow down the car. He observed the rearview mirror and said, "They''ll discover it soon; worst case, they are already on the way to chase us. Ms. Hansen, if they catch up, I will find a ce to drop you off. Hide there, and don''t stay in the car for too long-you''ll be too noticeable."


    Eva nodded. "Okay."


    "I probably won''te back to pick you up, so after getting off, you will have to find a way on your own."


    David looked at her seriously through the rearview mirror.


    "Ms. Hansen, this ce is too unfamiliar to you. Are you sure? You are a woman traveling with two children. It could be much more dangerous than staying in the vi. If you regret it now, we can still go back."


    "No, I won''t go back, and I don''t regret it." Eva bit her lip. "I have lived alone with my children before. Don''t worry, you just need to find a ce to drop us off when the timees."


    David nodded. "Okay, I understand, Ms. Hansen."


    David probably took detours to avoid surveince cameras. He himself didn''t know where he was.


    Which road was it?


    After a while, they finally found a ce to hide.


    David stopped the car and looked into the distance. "There is a farmhouse ahead where you can hide for a while."


    Eva got out of the car with the two children.


    Before leaving, David took out his wallet and gave all the money inside to Eva.


    "I didn''t bring much with me. I only have this. And I can''t give you the phone. They''ll track it."


    Eva looked at the stack of money but didn''t reach out to take it.


    "David..." Eva''s voice sounded tearful. "I''m sorry, I might be causing trouble for you."


    Hearing this, David smiled brightly and tugged at his lips.


    "Ms. Hansen, I''ve been helping to take care of Ruby and Dn for the past five years. They''re lovely, and you''re a good person, I..."


    He didn''t finish his sentence. He just forcefully stuffed the money into her hands. "Go quickly. Every second you spend here is an additional risk of exposure."


    After saying that, David got back into the car with no intention of speaking to her again.


    Eva clenched her lower lip. She had alreadye out, so saying anything else now would seem melodramatic. She could only thank him deeply with her eyes and leave with the two children quickly. David sat in his original seat and watched their figures move further away until he was sure they had hidden in the farmhouse before starting the car again.


    As there was no one in the car now, David drove slower. He had no idea what awaited him.


    As for whether he regretted it or not, some things, once done, were done. Whether he regretted it or not didn''t matter at all.


    He was caught an hourter.


    He and the car were brought before Michael. His face already wore an expression of defeat, as if he had already foreseen his own fate, and he had no intention of pleading for mercy. "Where are they?" Michael''s voice was still very soft.


    But David knew that this was probably the calm before the storm.


    He smiled and raised his head to meet Michael''s eyes. "I don''t know where they went. I separated from them halfway."


    Upon hearing this, a vein twitched in the corner of Michael''s eye. "Why?"


    David pursed his lips. "No reason. I wanted to do it, so I did it."


    "Is it because I punished you?" Michael pushed his sses up. "You let them escape to seek revenge on me, right?"


    "No." David shook his head. "You have been very kind to me, so even if you punish me, I''ll never seek revenge on you."


    David looked seriously at Michael. "However, I must tell you that the fruit has not ripened yet. It''s still bitter, Mr. Cooper. Please stop."


    Michael stared at him. His gentle face was devoid of a smile. "Stop?"


    "Do you know why Ms. Hansen didn''t report to the police when she obtained the SIM cardst time, Mr. Cooper?"


    Michael pursed his thin lips and remained silent.


    "If Ms. Hansen had reported it right away, things would have been different now. Mr. Cooper, she still has a glimmer of hope for you. She doesn''t want to harm you. You and Ms. Hansen can still be friends." "Friends?" The word made Michaelugh, initially with a disdainful chuckle. Hisughter grew louder, as if he had stumbled upon something extremely amusing.


    David stood there, quietly watching him with a pitiful gaze.


    When Michael finally stoppedughing, his face changed to a different expression. His eyes were now staring at David ominously.


    "I cannot watch her be my friend, nor do I need any friends."


    "Mr. Cooper, forcing it won''t yield any results."


    "Is that so?" Michael scoffed, twisting his lips. "Whether it yields results or not, I''ll be the one to decide. Take him away."


    Those who were following David hesitated upon hearing this. "Mr. Cooper, how should we deal with David?"


    "How to deal with him?" Michael drawled. "That''s something I really need to think about. Let''s start by locking him up."


    David was taken away and locked up. Someone stepped forward and said, "Mr. Cooper, David hasmitted a big mistake. Is locking him up the only thing you n to do?" Michael nced at him and smirked, without confirming or denying anything.


    "Mr. Cooper? What do you think?"