If there wasn't anything pressing, this phone was meant for texts only, never for calls.

Lena, gripped by a sudden panic, clutched her phone and dashed to the bathroom. She turned on the faucet, hoping the rush of water would drown out her conversation with the person on the other end. Silently, she held the phone, waiting with bated breath for the voice to speak.

A mechanical voice came through, "Why has the plan failed again?"

The tone was harsh, sinister, and reeked of frustration, causing Lena's body to tremble uncontrollably. "It's Oliver. He...he's different with Josefina. He's the one who foiled the kidnapping, saved her. Otherwise, how could a defenseless woman escape like that? She'd be scared to death."

"I don't want your excuses!"

Fear filled Lena's eyes as she coaxed in a hushed tone, "I'm sorry, please don't be mad."

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next morning, Josefina received an important assignment. She was to inspect her property. Hattie

"I should go alone. They don't know me, and it'll be easier to assess things."

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and Ruby arrived at the mall to pick out

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