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.

and sleep in these conditions. What does that mean? She's conserving

snapped.

aback, Zachary

of me. When I was young, you promised to help

"Sasha..."

voice trembled. "You're just a stray dog my mother rescued! What right do you have to control my

eyes widened, and his fists

Disbelief consumed him.

had raised with such care, the one he had protected at all costs, the girl he had been willing to steal and rob for when they had almost no money, viewed his years of

Zachary smiled bitterly.

clothes for the celebration party tomorrow morning. When I

morning, heavy footsteps woke Lena from

alert, even in sleep. These footsteps seemed to

a faint light to creep

him as he bent down

rather extravagant, but

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