A Life Beyond Limits (Jack Holland) novel Chapter 715

Maybe Jack wasn't just connected. Maybe his background was powerful enough to shake the earth.

So powerful, in fact, that even with all of Leslie's resources, he had never been able to dig up a thing. If Jack got his hands on him now, Leslie might not get away easily.

Frantically, Leslie scanned his surroundings and spotted a rideshare van just as a passenger was getting out. Without a second thought, he bolted toward it and jumped inside.

"Go to Mordor District right now!" he ordered, stuffing a hundred-dollar bill into the driver's pocket.

As long as Leslie got out of this place, he'd be safe.

The driver flashed a wide grin and said, "Hang on tight."

The van lurched forward immediately.

Leslie grabbed the seat, nearly airborne. "What kind of junk heap is this? This van looks so ancient. And you're still doing rideshare? Aren't you afraid they'll pull your license?"

The driver shrugged. "Why do I need to be worried without a license?"

Leslie's heart dropped. "Wait. You don't even have a license? And you're driving? Pull over! I'm getting out!"

The driver's smile vanished. "Brakes are out. We'll have to crash into something to stop."

Leslie's eyes went wide in panic. "Watch out! There's a tree up ahead!"

The driver squinted hard, clearly struggling to see. "Tree? What tree? I'm practically blind with my 900-degree myopia!"

With a deafening crash, the van slammed straight into a tree and came to a dead halt.

The driver, safely strapped in, was mostly unharmed. But Leslie, in the back and caught off guard, was thrown forward violently. His head spun, a tooth felt loose, his nose felt crooked, and his eyes were seeing stars.

Jack had clearly been tracking his every move. Just like the time when he and Ronan had left the public security office; Jack had caught them just as they were about to enter the car. If Leslie hadn't jumped into the drain at the last second, he would have been caught then.

Leslie's luck had run out this time. He decided to resign to his fate.

Jack was like a demon, and no matter how hard Leslie tried to escape, he could never break free from Jack's grasp.

Leslie felt overwhelming regret. He had no idea what Jack would do to him now that he was caught.

Thinking back to the numerous times he had tried to kill Jack, Leslie knew there was no way Jack would ever let him go free.

If he had a second chance, Leslie would never have provoked Jack.

Jack dragged Leslie into a secluded forest and began his brutal beating.