Chapter 267: The surgery
Zack somehow managed to regain control. The car swerved back onto the road, but the sudden adjustment caused the speed to drop significantly.
Seizing the opportunity, Skyler floored the gas pedal, quickly maneuvering his Range Rover in front of Zack’s car, forcing him to halt. Without missing a beat, both Theodore and Skyler jumped out, moving toward Zack.
"Zack, come out!" Theodore bellowed. "Hand her over!"
But Zack wasn’t going to give in that easily. He slammed the gear into reverse, attempting to escape. "Damn it. He is trying to run," Skyler muttered, jumping back into his car, ready to chase down Zack.
However, Theodore didn’t move. He pulled out his gun, his eyes locked on Zack’s retreating car. With a single, precise shot, the bullet struck the tire. The car jerked to one side, forcing Zack to stop.
Finally, Zack released his hands from the steering wheel. He understood he couldn’t run away with Bella. But he wouldn’t get caught. He took a glance at Bella, who remained frozen in her place, eyes wide and her skin pallid.
"You will be mine," he growled. "I’ll come get you someday." He flung the door open and bolted from the car.
Theodore turned the gun toward Zack’s fleeting form firing two quick shots, but both missed their mark. Zack had vanished into the darkness.
"Fuck," Theodore swore under his breath. But his attention soon diverted to the woman sitting inside the car. Slipping the gun into the holster on his back, he rushed over to the car. He wrenched open the door and froze when he saw her eyes. The horror in her gaze met his.
"Bella," he whispered urgently, cupping her face. "I finally got you." He pulled her into his arms, the relief of holding her close almost overwhelming. But the relief quickly faded as he realized she wasn’t responding. Her body went limp in his arms.
He looked down and found her unconscious. Panic surged through him.
"Hey, Bella...Open your eyes." He tapped her cheeks, desperately.