Ch. Called Off the Wedding 59 Called Off the Wedding 59

Chapter 59 

Benedict slammed on the brakes so hard the car lurched forward. 

Giselle was thrown against her seatbelt, her whole body jolting from the sudden stop. Her mind reeled, and the fruit she’d been holding scattered across the floor. Instinctively, her hands flew to shield her stomach. 

In the back seat, Lois’s eyes widened in alarm at the abrupt commotion. 

“What happened?” 

Benedict didn’t answer. Jaw clenched, he reached for his phone, which he’d left on the center console. 

Just moments earlier, while feeding Benedict some fruit, Giselle had caught a glimpse through the window–she thought she saw Cynthia sitting in a car with a man, but she hadn’t been sure. 

“Benedict, that person just now…” 

His reaction gave her all the confirmation she needed.} 

“That was Cynthia, wasn’t it?“} 

He said nothing, already dialing Cynthia’s number, one hand yanking the wheel to make a sharp U–turn, tires screeching as he went after the other car. 

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Meanwhile, inside the other vehicle, Cynthia was still feeling queasy from what she’d just witnessed outside. She didn’t want to look out the window again, so she turned her attention to Dominic, who was playing a game on his phone. Watching the man’s clumsy moves, she couldn’t help but let out a disapproving tsk.§ 

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Wearing headphones, Dominic must have heard her anyway. He looked up, their eyes meeting. 

Cynthia’s disdain was written all over her face before she could hide it. 

“Think you could do better?” Dominic asked, his tone dry. 

Cynthia smiled. “I wouldn’t say I’m a pro.“> 

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She hesitated, not wanting to sound arrogant, but also refusing to be too modest. In a softer voice, she added, “But I’m probably a little better than you.” 

She couldn’t help remembering the last time she’d bragged–and promptly lost the game with Dominic watching. 

Dominic studied her, saying nothing. 

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The silence was broken by Cynthia’s phone ringing loudly in the quiet car. She glanced at the screen: Benedict. With a frown, she quickly muted the call, irritation flickering in her eyes.” 

Benedict must have spotted her. 

As she tried to figure out how to handle it, Dominic suddenly held out his phone. 

*Show me. I want to see just how much better you really are.“} 

The challenge in his eyes lit a competitive spark in Cynthia. Her in–game character had just respawned; ignoring Benedict’s call, she focused on the screen, fingers flying as she tried to turn the match around.>> 

Their side was losing badly, and every move counted. She couldn’t afford a single mistake. 

The driver, noticing the car behind them hadn’t let up, checked the rearview mirror.> 

“Mr. Holloway.“% 

“Lose them, Dominic ordered coolly. 

“On it!” Cynthia cut in before the driver could reply, dodging the in–game ambush with practiced skill. 

Dominic’s brow arched, a hint of a smile tugging at his lips as he watched her play. 

The driver caught the exchange in the mirror and grinned, pressing harder on the gas, weaving through traffic to shake their pursuers.} Benedict saw the car ahead accelerate and pushed the pedal to the floor, running several red lights in a desperate attempt to keep up. 

Giselle clung to her seatbelt, face drained of color, a sharp pain blooming in her abdomen from the stress. She’d already been at risk for 

miscamage, now, terror made her stomach cramp even more. 

“Benedict, my sto–‘% 

“Shut up! Benedict snapped, voice raw with frustration. 

He was certain now, the man sitting beside Cynthia was Dominic. 

How did she even know Dorninic? And why wouldn’t she answer his calls?% 

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Fury twisted inside him–everything was spiraling far beyond his control. 

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