The car purred quietly along the dark road, the streetlights casting quick flashes of light across Lucy’s face. She was leaning back against the seat, her arms crossed, still thinking about the strange conversation with Barry in his office.
“Boss… a car is tailing us,” the driver said suddenly, his eyes locked on the rearview mirror.
Lucy straightened in her seat, glancing behind them. She couldn’t see much in the darkness, but the faint glow of headlights was there. Close. Too close.
Barry had already noticed. His gaze was sharp, fixed ahead like nothing could pull it away. He gave a short nod to the driver. “Go faster.”
The driver pressed his foot down, and the hum of the engine deepened. Lucy felt the car pick up speed.
Barry’s hand moved smoothly to his side, and before Lucy could
