Their scam tactics were very sophisticated; even the police couldn’t find evidence.
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Just looking good wasn’t enough to raise suspicion, but Aria claimed to be local without any local accent, which made the driver suspicious instantly.
Aria explained, “I lived in the countryside before and only moved to Mandino City after growing up.”
That statement had too many holes.
The driver swallowed hard, opened his phone, and entered a group chat, typing: [Send me that scammer’s photo again; I think I’ve run into one.]
[No way. They’re targeting you?] someone replied with a photo.
Seeing the photo, the driver widened his eyes in disbelief. [This girl is in my car!]
Another one replied: [Quick, call the police! She’s carrying around 150 million. the police verify it’s real, I can get my 100 thousand back.]
Messages urging the driver to call the police kept coming in.
As the traffic light turned green, he was so engrossed in his thoughts that he forgot to start the car.
A honk came from behind.
The driver flinched and quickly put down his phone, hitting the gas.
On the way, he kept glancing at his phone, torn inside.
These scammers usually had accomplices, and he was afraid
of
etaliation.
As they neared the destination, the driver took a deep breath and pressed the emergency call button.
Soon, the call was connected.
“Hello, 911 emergency. How can help you?”
The news on the radio suddenly switched to an emergency alarm.
Aria raised her eyes, looking puzzled at the driver.
The driver’s voice trembled as he replied, “I’m a driver, and a scammer just got in my car. What should I do now?”
Aria was left utterly speechless by his words.
The operator asked, “Does the scammer have a knife? Could they threaten your safety?”
“Seems like no knife. It’s a girl. I think I can handle her,” the driver said.
“Sir, while ensuring your safety, if possible, we suggest you drive straight to the police station.”
The driver sniffed, saying, “But what if she notices I change the route? I’m scared of getting revenge from her accomplices.
“But can’t she hear you now?” the operator asked.
The driver glanced back and met a pair of deep, thoughtful eyes. He suddenly hiccuped. “I–I–I think she heard me.”
At this moment, the GPS announced, “Destination reached,
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Despite just a few miles and some traffic lights, the whole trip took less than ten minutes, but the driver felt like it was an eternity.
Aria couldn’t help but burst out chuckling. The suppressed laughter sounded eerie in the car.
The driver froze stiff instantly.
Right next to them was the sales center, but Aria didn’t hurry to get off. She raised an eyebrow and casually asked, “Sir, still heading to the police station?”
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Seeing her smile, the driver felt his anger rise. He hung up the phone, restarted the car, and said firmly, “Of course, why not! You scammers take the money and run, ruining people’s lives. You must face legal punishment.”
Aria propped her arm on the door frame, resting her chin on her palm, her tone lazy. “Why do you think I’m a scammer?”
The driver shot back, “You suddenly had 150 million! What else could you be?”
Aria’s smile faded, her eyes turning cold. “So word of my 150–million investment has spread that far.”
The police station was indeed unavoidable now.
She put on a brighter smile, her tone indifferent. “This misunderstanding is huge. I may have killed people, but I don’t scam.”
Hearing this, the driver was so startled he almost hit a railing. He desperately grabbed the steering wheel to avoid an accident.
Meanwhile, Aria gripped the handle above her head firmly and spoke slowly. “Don’t worry. I never hurt good people; I only kill bad ones.”
The driver’s heart was in his throat. Trying hard
to
suppress
his
Perhaps getting used to a peaceful life, when Aria looked back
on
he stammered, “W–who… who have you killed?”
past, the memories seemed a bit faded. “Let me think…”
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