Chapter 44: Ambushed on the Way

After they returned and cut the stones, Leo couldn't wait to see the look of astonishment on Coral's face. In the evening, as the sun began to set, fiery clouds adorned the sky, and the lively stone gambling event was coming to an end. At exactly six p.m., the organizers of the stone gambling festival provided a sumptuous buffet dinner in the auction hall. The chairs were removed, and the massive chandelier hanging from the ceiling illuminated the hall with a dreamy glow. The buffet included various cuisines, along with expensive red wine. The hall was filled with people in groups, eating, talking, and many business decisions were being made over glasses of wine. After dinner, the night slowly spread over the land. The moon was bright tonight, but it wasn't full, appearing like a curved boat hanging in the sky. Leo and the other two girls headed to the parking lot. As Leo didn't drink, he took the wheel of the Land Rover. Nicola's car was a Porsche sports car. Leo was about t