Chapter 353 - LIKE HU LEI (1/2)

Kaito and Akira ended up climbing up and down the cliffside a couple of times before returning to the cottage. Since the house was filthy, they ate the packed lunch outside on the lawn under a tree. Despite his usual mischievous and roguish behaviour, Kaito was quite meticulous.

The date could be considered successful.  ​​

By the time the two got into the classic car to leave, it was quite late. The sun had already set and the sky was already dark.

Akira felt a little guilty because she knew her parents had probably called to find her. However, she decided to wait until she got home before switching on her phone to avoid being bombarded with questions she could not answer.

”Don't worry. I will get you home before you turn into a pumpkin.” Kaito told her as he started the car.

”You are the pumpkin.” Akira retorted.

”I am the prince,” Kaito said.

As they hit the road, Akira relaxed and began feeling sleepy. Since she moved to Mountain Ridge, she stopped exercising regularly. Therefore, the climbing and swimming made her a little tired.

Not to mention the 'bonding' that she and Kaito had done in the pool beneath the cliff…

Therefore, within a few moments, she closed her eyes and dozed off.

Kaito looked at her with a smile before turning his eyes back to the road. The feeling of driving with someone he liked was truly something special. He could understand why Hu Lei had been willing to give up the dark side and settle down.

Perhaps, there was a chance for him too.

When he thought of marrying Akira and living with her every day, chatting, bickering and looking at her face endlessly, he felt beyond pleased.

As he was revelling in his wild thoughts, he noticed a black vehicle tailing them. The movement of the van was not obviously suspicious, but he was a seasoned ȧssassin with a lot of enemies. He had been tailed countless times. He could recognise a dubious vehicle with his eyes closed.

He did not take any action after noticing the problem. He kept driving while observing the vehicle behind. As Kaito approached a curve on the road, the truck behind accelerated. The intent was obvious.

If Kaito sped up carelessly, he would lose control and collide with the roadside barrier. However, if he was not fast enough, the small red car would be crashed by the heavy-duty van.

But Kaito was not an ordinary man.

Without fear, he accelerated the vehicle and passed the dangerous curve with ease. He smiled in satisfaction after navigating that section of the road.

When he looked ahead, he saw another black van. The vehicle was parked across the road and right at the centre, making it impossible for him to pass on either side of the narrow route.

Without a choice to move forward, he could only brake immediately to avoid a collision. With that move, they were trapped between the two black vans.

Akira woke up due to the sudden stop. Her misty, large eyes looked around with confusion.

”We are in a bit of a pinch.” Kaito chuckled a little.

”Who did you piss off?” She asked.

”Why does it have to be me? They could be after you.” Kaito scoffed.

”Impossible. I do not have enemies. You have met me. How could anyone hate me?” She laughed airily.

Kaito felt her self-satisfaction was particularly annoying. And truth be told, he knew they were after him. He could even guess who had sent them. It did not take a genius to figure it out since he had been in Mountain Ridge for only a couple of weeks.

The two vans opened to reveal a few tough-looking men. They were holding a range of blunt weapons. Since they did not have guns, he could only ȧssume that their intention was not killing him.

His uncle probably wanted to injure and maim him to see if he could draw out the powerful trustee in charge of his parents' wealth.

This matter irked him.