"What? Damn! Who is it again?" He muttered to himself, a knot forming in his stomach. His thoughts raced. Could it be some rival business mogul trying to sabotage his plans? Or maybe someone from his past, resurfacing with a vendetta? As he continued to spiral in his thoughts, Laura noticed his unease.
"Are you okay?" Laura asked, her voice soft but filled with concern.
John shook his head, trying to push the thoughts away. "We need to go, Laura. Now. Get into your car," he said, his voice tense, but not explaining the system's message.
Laura's face scrunched up in confusion. She wasn't one to question John's instincts, but something about the sudden change in atmosphere made her uneasy. The air felt thicker, almost as if danger itself lingered just out of sight. A chill ran down her spine as if the wind carried a hidden message she couldn't quite understand.
