Chapter 1147

As Naomi swiftly opened the door and disappeared inside, the slender figure vanished from sight, leaving the driver to glance once more at Scott. At that moment, the residents lingering in the compound finally turned around. The driver breathed a sigh of relief. Scott was finally getting into the car. He promptly exited the vehicle, moved to the back seat, and opened the rear door. Scott approached, his long legs stepping into the car as the driver immediately closed the door and started the engine. "Back to the villa," the driver heard the deep voice resonate, glancing at Scott through the rearview mirror. "Sure thing, Mr. Lawson," the driver responded. Soon, the car signaled a turn and merged onto the road, disappearing into the thick darkness ahead. Naomi did not contemplate running away. She was not one to flee, nor was she fond of evasion. But just now, Scott's words, those final sentences, compelled her to run. She had to escape, even if she did not want to. So she began