Chapter 1143

The engine roared to life, and the car shot forward. Soon, it was just a blip in the road, leaving a cloud of dust in its wake.

Nathan was rooted to the spot, utterly bewildered as he stared at the taillights disappearing in the distance. What on earth had just happened?

He jumped back into his car and revved up the engine, then sped down the highway, following closely behind Sadie’s car.

Half an hour later, a convoy of cars arrived at the edge of the urban village. The surroundings were squalid and noisy, just as the rumors said. The air had a damp stench to it, like rotting garbage and decayed wood.

Nathan parked behind Sadie’s car and jogged over to catch up to her.

He looked around at the dilapidated buildings, his brows drawn into a frown. “What on earth are you planning to do in a place like this?”

Sadie’s face was grim. “Noah might be in trouble. His phone was last traced somewhere around here.”

Nathan’s demeanor shifted in an instant, his lazy gaze replaced by one of razor-sharp focus.

So, Noah was in trouble? Nathan didn’t have to ask for more information to understand the gravity of the situation.

He wouldn’t call the man a friend, exactly. If anything, they were something like rivals, but some things were bigger than grudges and competition.

“I see,” he muttered. “Okay. I’ll help you find him.”

Sadie cast a sideways glance at him but said nothing. She signaled her men and led the group deeper into the belly of the beast.

The alleys twisted and turned like a maze, again, just as the stories warned. Musty corridors grew narrow at odd intervals, all of them stretching in every direction with no end in sight.

The further they went, the thicker the stench of mildew and rot became, until they were practically choking on it.

Suddenly, out of nowhere, a cry pierced the air.

“Help! Help!” came a voice laced with terror and pain. It sounded faint and broken, but very familiar.

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Tina paused in her tracks, a small gasp of disbelief escaping her lips.

That was Blaine’s voice!

What was he doing here? And why was he calling for help?

Sadie had recognized it too. Her head snapped in the direction of the sound, her eyes instantly sharp and alert. She turned slightly and gave Tina a look.

Tina swallowed and nodded. Now wasn’t the time to panic.

Squaring her shoulders, she waved over a handful of capable men. “Follow me,” she ordered quietly.

The group advanced toward the sound, their movements swift and smooth.noveldrama

Much like everything else they had gone through, this alley narrowed the deeper they went. It grew darker as well, until they had no choice but to rely on the dim glow of their phone torches to guide the way.

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