Chapter 168

I heard Mark’s gentle voice coming through my headphones. Jane, have you thought about that thing we talked about?”

I found myself smiling a little. “Not qu

quite yet.”

Then, a sleek black SUV rounded the corner, heading straight for me. Instinctively, I stepped back, but the vehicle suddenly sped up, stopping beside me.

Screech! The tires grated against the pavement in a jarring symphony.

Frowning, I was about to sidestep when a young man sporting a baseball cap swung the car door open and strode toward me. Before I knew it, he had clamped his hand over my mouth and nose.

“What are you…” It took no more than five seconds. I didn’t even finish my words or have a moment to resist, let alone run.

The strong scent of chloroform overwhelmed me. In just a few seconds, darkness. claimed me. My headphones dropped in their rough handling

Barely able to pry my eyes open, I surveyed my surroundings. I was still in the black SUV, tossed into a corner of the backseat with my hands and feet bound. My forehead rested agains the window. It was dark outside, the streets barely

people were in the car, includ the driver.

hu “I told you, this girl looked frail. She didn’t

snapped the

muster my energy, I spoke with caution, “What… what

had any

kind, let

do we want?” The raspy voice scoffed, “Go ask your dear uncle. Don’t worry. We won’t make it hard for you.

confused “My uncle?”

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raspy-voiced man stared at me. “Stop playing

tried to bluff my way

me, his tone dangerously warning, “Enough, don’t

sent me to grab you. Don’t

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