Chapter57
“Don’t move.”
The man was in black, wearing a mask and hat. His eyes were cold. Ashley raised her hands. He took her bag and phone. “I won’t hurt you. Just drive me where I need to go.” He ordered, “Drive.” There was no one around. Ashley noticed the strong smell of blood. She started the car, “Where?” “Go straight to Rongda Wharf. I’ll tell you how to get there.”
know the way.”
As she drove the man remained silent. Rongda Wharf was half an hour away. Ashley drove steadily. The man’s gaze changed.
He said, “Park under the banyan tree ahead.”
“Okay.”
The car stopped. The gun was still pointed at her. He got out, and she retrieved her bag. She calmly said, “I have ointment.” The smell of blood was stronger; he must be injured. He didn’t respond and disappeared into the darkness. She drove away.
He boarded a boat, removing his hat and mask. His phone rang. He had his wounds treated and then answered. Ethan said urgently, Zark, are you okay? My men didn’t find you. Where are you?”
“Something happened. I’m at the wharf.”
“Okay, what happened? I was scared!”
Zark hung up and stared at the banyan tree.
Ashley returned to Cindy’s place half an hour later. Cindy, feeling better, frowned.“I smell blood. Are you hurt?”
“No.” The man with a gun was injured; his blood got on her bag and phone. She’d wiped it, but not completely.
