Reborn as an American Writer

The high-speed chase that Castle had eagerly awaited finally began. As Dominic followed the plan, driving through the crowded city towards the rendezvous point and eventual escape route, the car chase, though different from the original storyline, was just as thrilling. Castle had invested both time and money, pulling every string to ensure Dominic and his crew's safety—all for the spectacle he was now witnessing.

Dominic did not disappoint. Despite the size of the heavy truck, he managed to drive it at a pace that left the pursuing police officers questioning their reality. How could someone drive such a massive vehicle at such high speeds and consistently evade the roadblocks set up ahead?

Castle, watching the live feed from the drone, laughed heartily at Dominic's skillful maneuvers, which included tilting the truck on two wheels to navigate sharp corners. Turning to the chubby guy next to him, Castle said, "If Dominic had taken the right path initially and pursued professional racing, he might have been a big deal. Kid, don't be so envious. Driving like this requires innate talent. Dominic's natural dynamic vision is far superior to the average person's, and combined with his passion for driving, he excels at it. You can't achieve that just by wishing for it."

The chubby guy sighed, "Yeah, I'm great at driving games on my computer, but when I actually grab the steering wheel, my mind goes blank. Sometimes I even mix up left and right. Can you believe it, Rick? I actually hacked into the DMV system to get my driver's license..."

Castle, intrigued by this new information, asked, "You mean you failed the driving test and had to hack the DMV to pass?"

Embarrassed, the chubby guy admitted, "You know me. Aside from computers, I mess up everything else..."

Castle felt a kinship with the chubby guy, who, like him, seemed to only excel in one area while struggling in others. Castle often felt that any well-laid plans he made would inevitably go awry, similar to how the chubby guy said he failed at everything outside of computers. It was a shared sense of being out of place in most situations.

Castle didn't mock him for his shortcomings. Instead, he was about to offer some comforting words when the action on the screen grabbed their attention again.

Dominic was approaching the rendezvous point where he would meet Brian and the others. However, his heavy truck wasn't as nimble as smaller vehicles. Hernan Reyes, frustrated that even the entire city's police force couldn't stop the thief dragging his money away, accepted a suggestion from Mario. Mario advised deploying powerful police motorcycles equipped with submachine guns to shoot at Dominic, hoping to either hit him or disrupt his driving enough to allow the pursuing police cars to catch up.

Unaware that Dominic's truck was bulletproof, Hernan quickly had the police chief deploy the motorcycle officers. Through the drone feed, Castle and the chubby guy saw at least five powerful police motorcycles catch up to Dominic's truck. As they rode alongside, the officers pulled out their submachine guns and began firing at the cab, hoping to hit Dominic or force him to slow down.

However, Dominic, sitting in the armored cab, didn't even flinch. The 9mm Parabellum rounds couldn't penetrate the truck's reinforced glass. Yet, the constant harassment from the motorcycle officers annoyed Dominic. Anger bubbling inside, he decided it was time to send a clear message to Hernan's men.

Driving on a wide, straight boulevard, Dominic checked his surroundings to ensure no innocent bystanders would be affected. With a sinister grin, he suddenly swerved the truck to the left, hitting one of the motorcycles that had gotten too close. The bike was crushed under the massive wheels, the rider having no time to react.

The remaining four motorcyclists, startled by their companion's gruesome fate, began to back off, intending to put more distance between themselves and Dominic's rampaging truck. But Dominic wasn't done. He swung the wheel sharply to the right, taking out two more motorcycles that were attempting to escape in that direction. The riders were thrown under the wheels, meeting the same bloody end as their first colleague.

The last two motorcyclists, terrified, tried to slow down and steer clear of Dominic's truck. But Dominic, understanding their mindset from years of racing, knew they would be distracted by their escape attempt. Taking advantage of their split attention, he suddenly slammed on the brakes. The two riders, not anticipating the abrupt stop, crashed into the back of the truck, their fate uncertain.

With the motorcycles out of the way, Dominic smirked, then floored the gas pedal, bringing the truck back up to speed and continuing towards the rendezvous point.

Castle and the chubby guy, watching the entire sequence through the drone feed, were awestruck. Castle even doubted his own driving skills, realizing that even with his system-granted driving proficiency, he couldn't match Dominic's seamless and effortless maneuvers. The fact that Dominic maintained his speed while dealing with the motorcycles demonstrated an extraordinary level of control and skill.

The chubby guy, practically drooling, was lost in his own daydreams of possessing such driving prowess. Castle, not wanting to interrupt his friend's fantasy, focused back on the screen. Dominic was close to meeting up with Brian and the team, who were waiting to provide cover for him. The chase was reaching its climax.

Meanwhile, Hernan Reyes, trailing behind in his convoy of police cars, had just learned from the police radio that his motorcycle team had been decimated. Furious, he ordered Mario to speed up. Reyes was determined not to let Dominic escape with his money, especially after seeing the city's police unable to catch him. He also instructed the police chief to tighten the blockade along Dominic's escape route, hoping to trap him in the city center and prevent him from slipping through their fingers.

Dominic's immediate goal was to meet up with Brian, Roman, Han, and Vanessa, who were poised to disrupt the police's pursuit with their stolen squad cars. This would give Dominic the window he needed to switch trucks with Gisele and continue their escape. The stage was set for an intense and thrilling climax.

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