Chapter 2522

"Even without you or the Sylvesters, I can still achieve what I want. It'll just take more effort." Hector paused and calmly added, "The fact that you'd say something like that proves you don't understand me or Shannon. "Shannon has never wanted me to be her backing. Everything I've done is just to show her that there's always someone standing behind her." At the mention of Shannon, his tone softened again, and the cold edge in his gaze quietly faded. Vanya felt her heart stir as a flash of frustration flickered through her eyes. Just as she opened her mouth to apologize, the air in the car shifted. Her pupils constricted. Almost instinctively, a thought crossed her mind, and she snapped out, "Stop the car!" Though they were on the highway, Ryder didn't hesitate and immediately hit the brakes. That was when the four people in the car realized what'd changed. Just moments ago, the airport expressway had been bustling with traffic. But now, it was eerily silent. Every vehicle tha