Chapter 750

Just as the lackey was about to flee, Zeke flicked his finger, and a silver needle pierced through his scalp.

The lackey immediately fell to the ground without a sound.

Zeke continued driving towards the lumberyard.

Reuben placed a chair beside Mia and sat down on it.

The old Santana came to a halt about four meters in front of the two of them. The car door opened, and out came Zeke.

Reuben offered Zeke an insincere smile. “Williams, I admire you. It’s not every day you see someone risking their lives for a lady.”

Zeke ignored Reuben and stared at Mia with reproach in his eyes. “Foolish girl. You’ve really p***ed me off this time.”

Mia couldn’t speak because she was gagged; she could only make muffled noises.

Reuben removed the rag that was used to gag her and sneered at Zeke. “Say your final goodbyes.

Your end is near.”

“Mr. Williams, run! There are snipers here!” Mia yelled.

Reuben couldn’t help but snigger. “I heard you have extraordinary skills, Williams. I wonder if you can escape a sniper’s bullets.”

Zeke continued ignoring Reuben and spoke to Mia, “Why are you sacrificing yourself to save me? Do you look down on me? Hurry up. Apologize to me now.”

Mia felt like crying.

How can he talk nonsense at a time like this?

She shouted again, “Mr. Williams, just leave! Don’t bother about me. Mr. Quin fancies me, so these people won’t dare kill me. Don’t worry!”

“Tsk tsk. You two must really love each other. So much that you’re both willing to give up your lives for the other. Fine, consider me touched. Zeke Williams, if you get on your knees and apologize now, perhaps I won’t force you two to be separated from each other for all eternity.”

Zeke continued treating Reuben like thin air. “Mia, go back to Rivermouth later and continue shooting the promotional video. I’m warning you, if Linton Group’s publicity plan is delayed because of you, I’ll make sure you compensate us.”

Mia didn’t know what else to say at that moment.

Their lives were hanging in the balance now, but here he was, talking about the promotional video and whatnot.

F***!

Reuben was furious at Zeke for ignoring him from the moment he arrived, even when he had initiated conversation.

This made him feel as if his existence didn’t matter, and it greatly wounded his ego.

“You know what? Just die, Williams! Die!” He yelled angrily. “Snipers, fire!”

“Run!” Mia screamed with everything she had. “There are ten snipers here!”

Zeke stood still, seemingly unfazed by that fact.

He didn’t attempt to hide because he had complete faith in Hadley and the other assassins. He was certain they would not let him down!

There was only pin-drop silence.

No bullets were fired.

Huh?

Reuben was dumbfounded.

Where are the snipers? Why aren’t they firing?

Are they too far? Did they not hear my command?

He raised his voice and shouted once more, “Snipers, fire!”

The command had just left his lips when Zeke abruptly clutched his chest with a pained expression.

“B******... You... How dare you ambush me...”

“Mr. Williams, please, run! Run! Ten snipers are waiting here!” Mia’s voice cracked as she cried out, “Just forget about me. My fate is not for you to worry about...” She began sobbing in between words, “Please, run! I won’t be able to live with myself if you die.”

Reuben was stunned.

He hadn’t heard any bullets being fired, but Zeke had been shot in the chest!

So, he had been right. The snipers had been too far away that he couldn’t even hear the gunshots.

He cackled with laughter and taunted Zeke with a smug expression, “Weren’t you acting all cocky just a while ago, Williams? Where did all of that cockiness go, huh?”

He laughed some more before saying, “Let me tell you, I have ten snipers here. As long as I give the order, you’ll be riddled with bullets! Now, immediately get on your knees and beg for mercy, then perhaps I’ll consider leaving you in one piece.”