Chapter 181: Jodie escaped.
Ever since Jodie had left the office, she had been paranoid and hadn’t dared to return to her rented apartment, knowing Dylan’s men could be waiting to pounce. Contacting Erica wasn’t an option either.
That woman was more dangerous than Dylan. Erica wouldn’t hesitate to silence her permanently.
Jodie had holed up at a friend’s place, planning to escape in the late hours of the night. But what she didn’t know was that Justin and his team had been watching her every move from the shadows.
In a car parked discreetly down the street, Justin’s gaze was fixed on the towering apartment building. He picked up his phone and called Dylan. The line connected after a few rings.
"Jodie is hiding at her friend’s place," Justin reported, his tone grim. "We’re outside the building. Do you want us to go in and grab her?"
There was a moment of silence before Dylan’s calm voice came through. "No. Entering might draw unwanted attention, and I’m not involving the cops yet. Stay put. Watch her closely. She’ll make a move sooner or later."
"I get it, sir." Ending the call, Justin turned to the man beside him. "Wait here," he instructed. "The moment she comes out, capture her. Stay alert and call me if you need anything."
The man in the black suit nodded and jumped out of the car, slipping into the darkness. Justin glanced at the building one last time before driving away.
Hours passed, and the streets grew quiet. Around midnight, Jodie finally made her move. Dressed in dark clothing with a hoodie pulled low over her face, she slipped out of the building, her movements cautious.
She glanced around the dimly lit parking lot, her gaze scanning to check if anyone was following her. She didn’t see anyone. Unbeknownst to her, a man lingered in the shadows behind a parked car, ready to take action.
Reaching her car, Jodie quickly pulled out her keys, her fingers trembling slightly as she unlocked the door. Just then, a strong hand clamped over her mouth from behind.