The Consortium's Heir

Chapter 297

Edward frowned and hurriedly turned the steering wheel while explaining to Erin, "We're about to collide with the other party's car. It can't be avoided, but I can assure you that we won't get hurt."

Based on the few car chases he had experienced, he could tell that the other party's driver did not want to harm them. Still, what happened next shocked him; Erin shook her head, saying,

"No. What I'm most worried about now is Mr. Reid's safety. I don't care about anything or anyone. Not even getting into a car crash will faze me as long as I can get to Mr. Reid at once.”

Fortunately, things turned out as Edward had expected; no one got hurt, nor did either side's cars suffer any damage.

Edward remained in his seat, massaging his temples. A raging headache pounded at his temples as he saw the many sports cars fleeing in the other direction. Not only that, but the drivers were all teenagers with brightly dyed hair, which meant they were all from wealthy families and seemed rebellious.

That would make dealing with the scene difficult for Edward.

He turned to cast a calm look at Erin and explained, "Don't get off the car. If at any point you feel your life is at risk, or if I said it was, please run far away from here at once. Don't hesitate.”

Her gaze hardened with determination at Edward.” I can't do that!

spot. He ran a hand through his hair, continually tousling it as

and did the same thing as Edward; he scratched

you two are pretending to be pitiful! If you keep your pathetic act up, my

you right. Perhaps you should repeat yourself." Edward's brows formed a deep V shape while he shifted his attention from

also meant they were unrelated to the

steps backward. When he was pondering whether to flee, his companions from the fleet of cars

in his mind, thinking, “I could leave. But if I do, everyone who drove here with me will never see me as their leader again.

in a quandary, his companions had already arrived by his side. One of them looked at Edward’s hands and narrowed their eyes

gunshot tore through the air in the second. It caused Edward's eyes to narrow as he mused, "These guys look young, so they shouldn't be allowed to own guns. That means they've raced illegally on a public road and likely stole guns from their family members! This entire thing sounds ludicrous! But

blond earlier, the other guys

remained downcast, so no one

but was not interested in inspecting the matter. Instead, he spoke calmly

all underage-you guys shouldn't have guns! I've recorded everything on my phone. I'll consider deleting the footage if you leave this place now. If your refuse, I'll just hand it over