章 589: THE COVER-UP

One month later…

Akira took a shaky breath and looked at the meandering road ahead of her. The revving engine of the car was a little ominous. She hoped that she was not sweating. She did not want to ruin her makeup. Unfortunately, she could not her erratic heartbeat. 

"Are you afraid?" Hu Lei smiled at her. 

"Of course, I am afraid," Akira responded. 

"There is still time to make a run for it." Hu Lei said. "But Kaito will probably find you, no matter how far you run." 

Akira looked at Hu Lei flatly. "I am not afraid of marrying Kaito. I am afraid that you will kill us both before we get to the wedding." 

Hu Lei waved her small gloved hands carelessly before grasping the steering wheel again. Her eyes looked at the road sharply. 

"Do not worry. I have been practising." Hu Lei said. 

"Remind me. How many vehicles have you totalled since you started driving?" Akira rolled her eyes. 

"Just two." Hu Lei responded.