The capital's concrete jungle gave way to rolling green plains faster than Jake expected. The smooth multi-lane highway gradually narrowed into a standard two-lane provincial road, the asphalt showing signs of heavy freight wear with occasional patches of loose gravel.
Jake looked out the window, taking a deep breath of the fresh, open air. For years, his world had been nothing but towering glass buildings, cramped boardrooms, and glowing computer screens. Seeing the endless stretch of open land, the wide blue sky, and the distant hills felt strangely freeing. 'I should have left the city a long time ago,' he thought, a rare feeling of absolute peace settling over him.
Inside the cabin of the Brabus, the atmosphere was loud. Melissa had already abandoned her movie, choosing instead to lean over the center console to argue about the music.
