Ellie was in shock.

She glanced over at Ryan again.

Ryan had seen the scene, too, but his brow was still furrowed, tight with concern.

There was no denying it; they both knew that even if Keira charged ahead, she wouldn't catch up. And even if she did... what could she possibly do?

He slammed on the brakes, desperate to get them to respond.

But nothing happened!

Taking a deep breath, Ryan focused on the road ahead.

At this speed, the sports car could easily top three hundred miles per hour—totally unsafe for this kind of terrain!

A single bump could send the car airborne or roll it over!

Especially since...

Just up ahead, there were several sharp turns.

At this speed, they had no chance of making it around the corners!

He inhaled sharply; pulling the handbrake wouldn't do any good. Just then, he heard Ellie shout, "She's catching up!"

Ryan blinked and glanced in the rearview mirror.

To his shock, the SUV was indeed gaining on them, closing the distance rapidly...

At this speed...

Ryan frowned.

and Keira's car soon caught up with them. Keira rolled

the passenger seat, Ellie could talk to Keira. "Why are you chasing

"What's wrong with

"The brakes have failed!"

you tried engine braking with the

been doing that for

clear, but the upcoming turns had guardrails on both sides, making it

follow us! We're going too fast;

Keira didn't respond. Instead, she asked, "Why did

reasons: to save them and to figure out if the sports car had been tampered with. Was the South family's prophecy due to human interference or something

"Does any of

"It's very

to stop and check the car

the truth. At this speed, we won't make it around the next

understood what Keira

was starting to wonder if

Keira hadn't stopped him from leaving,

since she intervened, it led to this

family's prophecy felt more like a curse—death was inevitable. Even if they avoided immediate danger, they would

I don't believe in these things, but there's a reason behind this. So stay calm,

with

say anything, but

however, was crying, "Help? Who's coming to rescue us? Why is this happening?

"Shut up," Ryan snapped.

Ellie fell silent.

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