Chapter 42

It was Zoey, the branch office’s vice general manager! I’d considered the possibility of an inside man, but I never suspected him.

“So uncouth. How could you tie up our delicate Ms. Frost?” Zoey strolled in, closing the door, flipping a switch to illuminate the room–a dim lamp, covered in cobwebs.

In the weak light, I finally saw the room: a dining table, sofa, TV stand–an old–fashioned living room, covered in thick dust and cobwebs, clearly abandoned for years.

fixing a cold stare

his fingers together, bringing them to his nose. “Mmm, so fragrant. Throwing a beauty like you into the ocean would be such a waste.”

felt earlier returned, but this time I was clear–headed. I struggled violently. One leg of the rotting wooden chair snapped;

hand moved down my leg, inching higher, enjoying my helplessness, terror, and despair…

you in the sea. I’ll keep you here. Whenever I’m in the mood, I’ll come and…

to brainwash me!

eyelids, feigning consideration of his proposal. After a

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