Chapter 579 An Ambush

His words were filled with arrogance. Emelie turned to look at him. She was just about to tease him by saying, "So this is the true face of Mr. Cronus." However, before she could utter a single word, a deafening bang erupted. It felt as though something had exploded overhead, and the impact jolted Emelie. At the same time, the car veered out of control and crashed into a large tree on the side of the road. The inertia caused by the collision threw Emelie, who was not wearing a seatbelt in the backseat, forward. She hit the front seat, and she felt excruciating pain in her ribs. Wesley was also caught off guard, but his reflexes were quicker than Emelie's. He grabbed the car door handle to prevent himself from being thrown forward, and then swiftly glanced backward. The scene unfolding before his eyes seemed to be happening in slow motion. A brass bullet was hurtling toward them with unstoppable force. In a split second, Wesley grabbed Emelie and pulled her into his embrace. Th