Chapter 311

The debt collectors had waited through the day and night, yet Daniela remained insíde her home

Joyce understood that Daniela would not trust her.

In a desperate move to draw Daniela out, Joyce clenched her teeth and jumped from the second-floor window of the hospital.

The incident prompted an immediate call from the hospital to the Harper family.

The maid; after a pause filled with stunned silence, rushed to alert Daniela.

"Miss Harper, Joyce has jumped from the building! The doctor requires a family member's consent for her surgery."

Daniela replied icily, "How convenient. Isn't her mother already there in the hospital?"

The maid, still agitated, said, "They can't find her mother at the moment. You should go to the hospital."

Daniela, recalling Joyce's earlier words, began to sense a setup.

A smirk crossed her face quietly.

She then went upstairs to change clothes.

Back at the hospital, learning that Daniela had departed the villa brought Joyce a sharp intake of relief

Her risky decision to jump hadn't been futile.

On the road, Daniela's driver noted, "There's a car following us."

Daniela checked a message from Lillian and responded with composed assurance,""UJnderstood."

Initially,the mysterious car maintained its distance. It then suddenly accelerated, cutting off and halting Daniela's car in the street's center, drawing the attention of bystanders as other vehicles quickly dispersed.

One vehicle that had passed returned with a sharpU-turn

Inside, Daniela's frown deepened.

Outside,a man with a scarred face demanded loudly,"Get out!"

Before she could respond, Alexander emerged from his car, impetuous as always."What are you doing?This is a public road!"

Daniela momentarily shut her eyes, frustrated by Alexander's reckless bravado.

His confrontation diverted the thugs' focus from Daniela to him.

Alexander pointed at the leader. "What's your business here? Don't block the road. Move on immediately."

The leader's biceps bulged with menace as he snarled, "This doesn't concern you. Back off!" His threatening stance made him appear particularly formidable.

Alexander stood firm. "I am not afraid even if there are more of you." He glanced quickly at Daniela and yelled, "Daniela, go! Get out of here!"

The leader's gaze darkened with murderous intent.

"Do you know each other?" he asked Daniela.

While seated in her car, Daniela responded coolly,"I don't know him."

Simultaneously,Alexander exclaimed, "How could I not? She's my ex-wife!"

Daniela shut her eyes.

Spotting the glint of a blade outside, she quickly exited the car.

But Alexander threw himself right into harm's way.

The leader paused, shocked by the blood now on his ownhand. He cursed angrily,′′Areyou out of your mind?"

Alexander, holding his abdomen and kneeling in pain, still tried to sound heroic. "Daniela, run!"

The leader looked at Alexander skeptically. "This isn't a movie."

Unable to tolerate more, he knocked Alexander out with a single punch.

The area finally calmed down.

"Do you want to feel the knife, or will you get in the car yourself?" the scar-faced man asked Daniela.

Daniela offered a slight smile. "I'Il get in, but first | need to speak to my driver."

The scar-faced man eyed Daniela's serene expression suspiciously.

Daniela leaned towards the driver and instructed, "Take the car to a car wash. Don't let the blood stain the seats."

The man sneered, "You might not even return, and you're worried about keeping the car clean?"

Remaining calm, Daniela said, "I'm a bit of a neat freak,so..."

She pushed the cold blade away from her neck. "Keep that away from me."

Her composed demeanor unsettled the scar-faced man.

He suspected she was plotting something.

Observing her frail appearance and doubting her capability to fight, he said, "Stop acting tough and get in."

Daniela got into the car without any protest.

As the vehicle began to move, a bloodstained hand grabbed the door."What are you doing?" Alexander demanded.

The scar-faced man frowned and was about to push him off when Daniela stated calmly,"|′dhurry if I were you. It looks like the traffic police are here."The vehicle had been stationary for too long, drawing attention.

Alexander reached for Daniela, but the scar-faced man took advantage of the moment to pull Alexander into the car.

"Don't worry! I've got this," Alexander said as he entered.

His words made everyone in the car laugh.

In contrast to Alexander, Daniela stayed calm.

They blindfolded her and drove off to an undisclosed location.

Midway through the journey, she spoke up, her voice firm yet polite. "Sorry, but this blindfold is too tight.Could you loosen it a bit?"