Zachary gazed at her, feeling utterly helpless. He switched on the TV, and a surveillance video popped up, revealing Lena inside the secret room.

Lena sat huddled in a dim corner, clutching her knees tightly.

She kept count of the days—this marked her third day there. It hadn't been long but felt like an eternity in this gloomy environment.

Surveying her surroundings, she found no escape route. Facing whoever lurked beyond was equally challenging. She had no choice but to wait for an opportunity.

During these days, Zachary diligently delivered her meals. Even though they lacked flavor, she ate every crumb. She understood that losing hope wasn't an option in such dire circumstances. She had to wait patiently, preserve her energy, and prepare for her escape.

Zachary paused the video and turned to Sasha, his eyes searching for answers.

"Do you... truly want me to eliminate her?" he asked.

Sasha was visibly irritated and rolled her eyes. "Why do you have so much to say?"

Zachary sighed again. "Even if you're not twin sisters, Lena... She's far from ordinary, and eliminating her won't be easy."

"What are you getting at?" she asked.

does that mean? She's conserving her strength, figuring out how to deal

Sasha snapped. "Zachary, you're not going soft on her, are

aback, Zachary

Sasha glared at Zachary. "You promised my mother you'd take good care of me. When I was young,

"Sasha..."

mother rescued! What right do you

and

Disbelief consumed him.

that the girl he had raised with such care, the one he had protected at all costs, the girl he had been willing to steal

Zachary smiled bitterly.

tired!" Sasha looked at him disdainfully, then turned and headed to her room. "I'm going to buy some clothes for the celebration party tomorrow morning. When I return, I hope that woman is no

heavy footsteps woke Lena from her

alert, even in sleep. These footsteps seemed to resonate from

door, allowing a faint light

him as he bent down to place a

meal was rather extravagant, but Zachary's

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