Chapter 116
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Patrick and Juliette were still trying to save the people in the car.
The cries of the child in the car were pitiful. Heart–wrenching, he called for them to save his father and him.
His tender voice was heartbreaking to hear. One couldn’t wait to hold and comfort him that the danger was over.
But not now. He wasn’t safe yet, the danger was still there.
The boy cried, “Dad, Dad, I don’t want to die.
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“Dad, you said you make 150 dollars a day. I’ve saved 150 dollars and wanted to give it to you and let you take me to the amusement park for a day.
“Dad, if I’m gone, will Mom find the pocket money I hid? I hope Mom can buy herself a dress, and take it as a gift from me. Dad, I miss Mom so much.”
The young father was already in tears as his child spoke to him again and again.
From the moment the car broke down, he had been willing to sacrifice his own life, just so his child could get out safely. But he knew the chances of success were too low.
He just wanted his child to live. Being right there in the car, an adult and a father, he was overwhelmed by the agonizing difficulty of the situation.
Because of his child’s words, the young father continued to cry as he persevered.
People were already trying to save them. He didn’t want to give up
until the last moment.
He thought, ‘Yes, I’ll protect my child until the very
end.’
“We’re not going to die. Daddy will protect you,” the young father said, choking back a sob.
It was at this moment that Patrick finally jumped onto their car. He rolled onto their car. It was unsure what he hit, but it made a loud noise.
His hands gripped anything they could, and his legs and feet hooked onto anything possible to keep him from being thrown
out.
The father and son saw him, a light flickering in their eyes.
When Patrick wiped his forehead, his hands came away bloody. He didn’t know what he’d hit.
But considering the dangerous speed, he felt fortunate to have only ended up with a forehead injury.
He scrambled to his feet.
He told the young father, “Let’s switch places. You go to the back and take care of your child. I’ll drive.”
At this speed, switching places was incredibly difficult. A single mistake could be fatal. However, Patrick never gave up trying.
At this moment, the news about this thrilling speed accident had spread throughout the internet.
Clicking on the hashtag, “Macroft Group’s new self–driving car malfunctions” would reveal news about the thrilling incident
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encountered by Patrick and Juliette.
The video of a female passenger crying, fainting, and being transported away by the ambulance was all over the internet
now.
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However, the news and the truth were very different.
The news online was that Macroft Group’s latest self–driving car encountered a major malfunction during its initial market release.
The car was carrying a family of three. The father and son were killed, and only the mother was rescued. Unable to bear the blow, the mother fainted on the spot and was now sent to the hospital.
A video showing the faulty car colliding with multiple vehicles on the road at extremely high speed, sparking flames, was also posted online, amassing over 100 million views.
Netizens‘ reactions were intense.
[Oh my God, how could this happen? This is horrible!]
[It was a family of three in the car. I heard that in the emergency situation, the husband pushed his wife out of the car, saving her life.]
[Isn’t Macroft Group the company that just revealed the news today that its founder is Patrick? Has their technology been vetted, and by whom?]
[A family of three is gone. Can they take responsibility for that?]
[Did you see the video of the mother crying? It broke my heart.]
[There was a child in the car. He was only five years old. How sad.]
[Patrick is just an actor. What scientific research ability could he have? Macroft Group was acquired by him. He has no scientific research ability at all. Patrick’s fortune is at the expense of the lives of others.]
[Boycott Patrick, boycott Macroft Group. They must give the public an explanation.]
[Since the incident, why hasn’t Macroft Group released a statement? Is Patrick busy being affectionate with Juliette?]
[It is said that the couple went to a charity dinner tonight. They don’t care about the life and death of others.]
[I’m really heartbroken. Their company’s latest technology which hasn’t passed inspection yet has cost lives. Meanwhile, they’re attending a party. I can’t believe it.]
In an instant, Patrick and Macroft Group were trending at the top of the search results, facing harsh criticism.
This trending topic generated controversy and criticism.
At this time, Finn had returned to his villa.
The servant had already drawn a bath for him.
As Finn soaked in the bathtub, savoring his red wine, he looked at the criticisms online.and finally felt quite pleased.
He thought, ‘Did Patrick think that quitting the entertainment industry and announcing himself as the founder of Macroft Group would guarantee him a good life? I have plenty of ways to bring Patrick down, like tonight, for example.‘
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He picked up his phone, called Landon, and asked, “Are you ready for the next step? I want more than online criticism; that’s not enough.”
Landon replied, “Everything is ready. Patrick will be in for a surprise.”
Finn murmured in agreement and said, “Remember to offer condolences to the victim’s family. Let her know who is responsible for the death of her husband and child. Also, express the Montgomery family’s concern.”
“Yes, Mr. Montgomery.”
After hanging up the phone, Finn tossed the iPad aside and took a bath, waiting for the moment when Patrick was completely finished and Juliette returned to him.
At that speed, with the car out of control, no one inside could possibly survive.
The father and son were definitely dead, and Patrick would bear the weight of these two lives for the rest of his life.
Everyone shared the same thoughts as Finn at this moment.
So, the reporters continued to chase the car, simply wanting to get a scoop.
The rescue workers were also prepared to tow back the wrecked car and the bodies.
Only Juliette, who was still in the car, closely followed that car.
The car had left the main road and was now traveling on a small path, but it hadn’t stopped yet.
The light was fading, and she had no idea what was going on inside the car.
Further ahead was the reservoir.
Patrick had already taken the driver’s seat and was now in control of the steering wheel.
The young father had already gone to the back seat, unbuckled his child from the child safety seat, and held him tightly in his arms.
“There’s a reservoir ahead. You have to jump out of the car with your child. The car is going too fast. If we crash into the reservoir, the chances of survival are slim,” Patrick said, his voice as calm as possible.
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