Chapter 19

Their scam tactics were very sophisticated ; even the police couldn’t find evidence .
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Just looking good wasn’t enough to raise suspicion , but Aria claimed to be local without any local accent , which made the driver suspicious instantly .
Aria explained , “ I lived in the countryside before and only moved to Mandino City after growing up . ”
That statement had too many holes .
The driver swallowed hard , opened his phone , and entered a group chat , typing : [ Send me that scammer’s photo again ; I think I’ve run into one .]
[ No way . They’re targeting you ? ] someone replied with a photo .
Seeing the photo , the driver widened his eyes in disbelief . [ This girl is in my car ! ]
Another one replied : [ Quick , call the police ! She’s carrying around 150 million . the police verify it’s real , I can get my 100 thousand back . ]
Messages urging the driver to call the police kept coming in .
As the traffic light turned green , he was so engrossed in his thoughts that he forgot to start the car .
A honk came from behind .
The driver flinched and quickly put down his phone , hitting the gas .
On the way , he kept glancing at his phone , torn inside .
These scammers usually had accomplices , and he was afraid
of
etaliation .
As they neared the destination , the driver took a deep breath and pressed the emergency call button .
Soon , the call was connected .
“ Hello , 911 emergency . How can help you ? ”
The news on the radio suddenly switched to an emergency alarm .
Aria raised her eyes , looking puzzled at the driver .
The driver’s voice trembled as he replied , “ I’m a driver , and a scammer just got in my car . What should I do now ? ”
Aria was left utterly speechless by his words .
The operator asked , “ Does the scammer have a knife ? Could they threaten your safety ? ”
“ Seems like no knife . It’s a girl . I think I can handle her , ” the driver said .
“ Sir , while ensuring your safety , if possible , we suggest you drive straight to the police station . ”
The driver sniffed , saying , “ But what if she notices I change the route ? I’m scared of getting revenge from her accomplices .
“ But can’t she hear you now ? ” the operator asked .
The driver glanced back and met a pair of deep , thoughtful eyes . He suddenly hiccuped . “ I – I – I think she heard me . ”
At this moment , the GPS announced , “ Destination reached ,
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Despite just a few miles and some traffic lights , the whole trip took less than ten minutes , but the driver felt like it was an eternity .
Aria couldn’t help but burst out chuckling . The suppressed laughter sounded eerie in the car .
The driver froze stiff instantly .
Right next to them was the sales center , but Aria didn’t hurry to get off . She raised an eyebrow and casually asked , “ Sir , still heading to the police station ? ”
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Seeing her smile , the driver felt his anger rise . He hung up the phone , restarted the car , and said firmly , “ Of course , why not ! You scammers take the money and run , ruining people’s lives . You must face legal punishment . ”
Aria propped her arm on the door frame , resting her chin on her palm , her tone lazy . “ Why do you think I’m a scammer ? ”
The driver shot back , “ You suddenly had 150 million ! What else could you be ? ”
Aria’s smile faded , her eyes turning cold . “ So word of my 150 – million investment has spread that far . ”
The police station was indeed unavoidable now .
She put on a brighter smile , her tone indifferent . “ This misunderstanding is huge . I may have killed people , but I don’t scam . ”
Hearing this , the driver was so startled he almost hit a railing . He desperately grabbed the steering wheel to avoid an accident .
Meanwhile , Aria gripped the handle above her head firmly and spoke slowly . “ Don’t worry . I never hurt good people ; I only kill bad ones .”
The driver’s heart was in his throat . Trying hard
to
suppress
his
Perhaps getting used to a peaceful life , when Aria looked back
on
he stammered , “ W – who … who have you killed ? ”
past , the memories seemed a bit faded . “ Let me think … ”
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