Chapter 492

Just then, Maxwell's phone suddenly rang. Jennifer had to stop talking.

Maxwell answered the call, and whatever was said made him slam on the brakes, causing Jennifer to hit the back of her seat hard.

What happened?" Jennifer asked, seeing Maxwell's tense expression. "Who was that?"

Maxwell's face was grim, but he didn't want to lie to Jennifer. He said through gritted teeth, "Rachel was involved in a terrorist attack abroad and has been taken hostage. I need to go there immediately."

Jennifer's expression froze. She couldn't fathom what trick Rachel was playing this time. Only Maxwell would fall for her schemes!

Maxwell restarted the car. "I'll take you home now. We'll go for your check-up when I return from abroad."

Jennifer seemed to catch a glimpse of her future. If she returned to Maxwell, Rachel would constantly intrude in their life.

Jennifer felt a tight knot in her chest. She wanted to take a risk. If Maxwell believed her and didn't go abroad to find Rachel, she could b