But her car remained stubborn and unresponsive, and she made several attempts to start it. Meanwhile, Dereks car was almost upon her.
Finally, the engine roared to life. Nicole gripped the steering wheel tightly, veering to one side to avoid Dereks imminent collision.
In terms of speed, her old manual car didnt hold a candle to Dereks vehicle. For now, her only choice was to evade him and run.
Even as she swerved, Dereks silver sedan slammed hard into the left rear of her car, causing a loud boom.
The impact forced her trunk open, but Nicole was too busy to worry about that. She floored the accelerator, speeding away in the opposite direction of the silver sedan. This maneuver bought her some time as Derek turned around to chase her.
Just as Nicole anticipated, the silver sedan had also suffered damage from the crash and stalled several feet away from her.
However, Derek managed to quickly restart the car.
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Just then, Dereks phone screen lit up with an unknown number. When he picked up the call, Alecs voice came through. Have you taken care of it?
Dereks reply came through heavy breaths, his nose bleeding uncontrollably from the impact. Not yet successful, he managed to say.
You cant handle one sickly woman? Alecs voice was laden with impatience.
Her driving isnt bad, actually better than mine. Its the first time Ive ever hit anyone. I just couldnt manage it well.
Do it quickly, Alec commanded, detached and cold.
Shivering, Derek pleaded, Can I quit? Find someone else, please. I can leave tonight and promise never to return. Isnt that enough?
Derek no longer wanted to be involved in this. He yearned only to escape quietly. Switching materials was one thing, but committing murder was something he couldnt fathom.
Initially, Derek had accepted money from Alec, agreeing to have Leighton move the blood samples with the understanding that he would flee the country once the job was finished.
Yet, Derek and Leighton had been involved before, and he had planned one last rendezvous
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before his departure, which delayed him. He intended to slip away the next day by routes that would leave no trace.
Yet, when the situation escalated when Nicole confronted him, Derek called Alec in a panic, not anticipating that Alec would demand outright murder against Nicole.
However, Nicole was a living person. Derek couldnt bring himself to kill her.
You can quit, sure, Alec responded dismissively.
Dereks relief washed over him. Thank you! Youre such a good man. Ill keep my mouth shut, I promise
But give me back the money I had paid you, and I wont pay the rest, Alec replied coldly.
Dereks heart skipped a beat. But thats not how it works.
He protested, Ive completed the job. How can you not pay? We had an agreement. If you renege, I might not stay quiet!
Then go ahead and speak now. If that woman doesnt die today, shell expose everything regardless. Shes onto you. Its more than just money at stake. Brace yourself for the worst, Alec snapped back.