The Perfect Wife

Chapter 26

“Let’s go.”

Inside the forest, Sejin had left a small convertible. They could also see a backpack full of traveling necessities. Jungkook opened the passenger side door for Lisa. Once she was seated, he walked over to the other side and sat in the driver’s seat.

“Damn it, why did he get such a small car?”

Compared to the cars that Jungkook was used to driving, this car looked very tiny.

Even though she was still covered in cold sweat, Lisa couldn’t help but laugh. Seeing Jungkook crumpled up in the driver’s seat as he drove, Lisa thought he looked hilarious.

“How can you laugh right now?”

He grumbled as he asked.

“Just look at you.”

“Fine. As long as you’re having fun.”

The car’s engine went vroom as they slowly began to move.

As they exited the forest, they saw a 2-lane road. The green hills looked like rolling waves. They looked around at their surroundings as Jungkook turned the steering wheel and began to head west.

With both her hands clasped together, Lisa frantically checked the rear view mirror. Despite her worries, it didn’t look like anyone following them. Were they okay? Did they really succeed?

Suddenly, they heard sirens.

The blood drained from Lisa’s face. She couldn’t speak. At first, she thought she was just hearing things, but after seeing Jungkook’s face, she knew that she had definitely heard police sirens.

“Oh my god.”

A groan burst out of her lips.

What were they supposed to do?

Having turned ghastly pale, Lisa looked over at Jungkook. He was also pale. This was the first time she had seen him like this. Have they been caught? That quickly? How could they escape this situation?

They were going up against a Swiss bank. Even the slightest careless mistake would have enormous repercussions. She was going to have to face the consequences. Including Jungkook.

“Stop the car.”

Lisa’s voice was tight. Surprised, Jungkook looked at her.

“You need to run away. Hurry!”

His eyes narrowed and pierced into her. Suddenly, he began to laugh.

“Lisa, get ahold of yourself.”

“Jungkook-ssi! Now isn’t the time to be doing this!”

“I’m not going anywhere without you.”

His voice was firm.

“Jungkook-ssi! Stop being ridiculous. You haven’t done anything. Stop the car right now. I’m the one who did this!”

He stretched out his hand and grasped hers. He grabbed it so tightly that she couldn’t shake him off.

“Lisa, listen well.”

He turned his head and glared at her. Thousands of emotions whirled around them like a tornado, but his eyes didn’t waver.

“I’m not going anywhere. Both of us decided to do this, and both of us are going to figure it out together. Don’t worry.”

“Jungkook-ssi!”

She could clearly see the police cars now. Two white cars with orange decals were quickly chasing after them. Jungkook’s hand tightened on the steering wheel.