Sage immediately recognized the lanky figure as the man who had covered her face with a cloth. Upon realizing she was awake, he chuckled and called out, "Sir, she's awake."

As he spoke, he inched to the side to make way for someone else. Soon, they heard a flurry of footsteps as a man with a beer belly and wearing a dark jacket entered the dilapidated room.

Seeing Benjamin walk in surprised Sage. She couldn't help but wonder, "Shouldn't he be under police questioning? Why is he here?"

Her heart sank. Benjamin harbored a grudge against her and had even gone as far as sending his men to warn her previously. Moreover, lan had taught him a lesson, which likely deepened his animosity toward her. Now that she was in his clutches, she knew he wouldn't go easy on her.

"Wow, you look even better in person than in photos,” Benjamin remarked with a malicious gleam in his eyes. "Shall I address you as Sage or Mrs. Holcomb?"

disheveled

was unkempt, and a bald patch was visible. His jacket was creased and stained

scrutinizing him for a moment, Sage tried to reply calmly, “It doesn't matter. Call me

he arrogantly ordered his subordinate, "Help Mrs. Holcomb up. How could you let her speak to me while lying

against the fierce-looking

knees to ache. Her arms were bound behind

out a mocking laugh. "What's so special about lan Holcomb's wife?

here, Mr. Xenith?" Sage

I sent my men to warn you, didn't I? But you ignored my warning,

aware of Benjamin's pariah status in

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