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Chapter 249 An Unlikely Alliance

Author: Night Eleven
Sue only grasped Aria's plan as she began to drive.

The injured Jeffrey disguised himself as Ollie. He had his arm draped around Rainie. Through the car windows, those outside couldn't discern his true identity.

This village might have been small, but anyone leaving had to pass three checkpoints.

It took Rainie a year to get past all three checkpoints. The first two were relatively easy, but the guards at the final checkpoint had very keen eyes.

After stopping them, the guard peered into the car. He vaguely recalled that the Barter family car hadn't been so crowded when they entered the village.

Rainie's face paled. However, Aria piped up casually, "Pull over and give him a scolding."

Sue's hands trembled. "What?"

"How do you normally insult those in your way? Do it." Aria raised her chin.

Sue met Aria's icy gaze, then at the pendant she was fiddling with. Sue contemplated using this opportunity to ask for help, but Aria's words chilled her. "The poison in your system will
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