The rise of the lost heir

Chapter 62: John’s discovery

Joe kept running despite knowing that his chances of escape were slim. But then, a twist of fate happened.

The door burst open; and a group of men rushed him, giving Joe the chance to put a few distance between him and the men.

When he got outside, he rushed to his car. He was about to step inside when he heard footsteps.

Immediately, Joe crouched behind his car, his breath shallow and his body tense.

The faint glow of the overhead lights cast long shadows across the cracked asphalt the sound of approaching footsteps was getting closer, and this made his heart pound in his chest.

“Check over there,” a gruff voice barked from somewhere close by.

Another voice chimed in, “You take that corner. I’ll check this side.”

Joe pressed himself tighter against the side of his car, every nerve on edge.

He could hear the men moving methodically, their boots crunching on the gravel, searching for any sign of him.

“Anything?” one of them called out.

“Nothing,” came the reply. “He mu