She didnt know how much time had passed since she had passed out. She was worried about Holden and Adrian, knowing that Bennett was capable of anything.
But Mr. Fredrick prioritized ensuring your safety The driver seemed hesitant.
His words were interrupted by a distant explosion that sent a chill down Arianas spine.
Panic evolved into terror as Arianas mind raced through grim scenarios.
Something bad must have happened to Holden and Adrian!
Turn around and go back! Ariana snapped, her tone icy. Seeing the drivers hesitation, she said, Turn back immediately, or Ill jump out!
That persuaded the driver. Recognizing the severity of Arianas warning and aware of the consequences if she were hurt, the driver swiftly turned the vehicle around and sped back.
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On the road back to the scene, the aftermath became apparentcracked roads marked with blast craters, debris strewn across, and blood spattering the ground.
Witnessing this, Arianas face turned pale, and her worst apprehensions appeared increasingly plausible.
It seemed Bennett had resorted to extreme measures.
Ariana was now extremely worried about Holdens and Adrians safety.
Ariana was terrified looking at the scene. The sight of blood was enough to send chills down her spine, but the thought that Holden and Adrian might be among the victims scared her even more.
Her legs trembled with fear, yet she forced herself to check the bodies to see if they belonged to Holden or Adrian.
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Darkness had already settled, making it difficult to identify faces. Ariana had no choice but to rely on the flashlight of her phone. 2
Many of the bodies were so mangled that they were nearly impossible to recognize, forcing Ariana to look for distinguishing features instead.
Thankfully, none of the bodies she had inspected belonged to Holden or Adrian.
But her relief was fleeting. She pressed on with her grim task, and after checking several more bodies, she stumbled upon the bodyguard who had helped her escape. His body was pinned beneath a rock, his limbs torn away.
Fighting her fear, Ariana checked for signs of life but found none.
Tears welled up in her eyes as her trembling intensified.
It seemed that these people had all been part of Holdens team, likely caught in the chaos of the escape.
Ariana tried not to dwell on it, knowing that focusing on it would only deepen her fear. She prayed she wouldnt find Holden or Adrian among the deceased.
Despite her dread, she continued her search.
The driver also got out of the car to help, but there was still no trace of Holden or Adrian.
This gave Ariana a small glimmer of hope. If their bodies werent found, maybe they were still alive.