Chapter 1197 Pursuit and Escape

In the midst of the palm grove, Jacob ran desperately forward with sweat pouring down his face, but his complexion was pale. His bodyguard pulled Lucia along behind him as they ran, but their speed slowed down as Lucia couldn't keep up. Her hands were tied behind her back and she had lost her balance, making it impossible for her to run fast. Just over ten minutes had passed when Lucia fell down, and her long skirt had already been torn by the palm trees. Her two slender legs were covered in small, fine scars. "Mr. Wood!" The bodyguard called out to Jacob as he continued running ahead, and then crouched down with difficulty to help Lucia up. Jacob turned around and saw Lucia fall. At this moment, he had no sympathy or compassion in his heart. He only wanted to save himself. He ran back in a rage and cursed, "Are you trying to kill me?!" Lucia finally stood firm and gave Jacob a cold glance when she heard his words. Her bodyguard beside her explained for her. "Mr. Wood, it's reall