“What happened?” Charlotte asked at once.

“I’m in debt, and they took me…” Olivia wept, the horror clear in her voice. “Please help me, or I’m going to die.”

“Where are you? Tell me your location.”

Charlotte brushed off the foam and rushed to change her clothes.

“At the alley behind Sultry Night,” Olivia said in a shaky voice. “Come alone, or they’ll kill me.” Olivia hung up.

Charlotte got dressed, grabbed her phone, and rushed out.

but Charlotte brushed past her shoulder and ran down the

Windt, Ms. Windt!” the maid shouted behind

handle. I’ll be back shortly.” Charlotte turned back and called. Downstairs, she addressed the bodyguards who were parking their cars.

Marino

now,” Charlotte

dare delay further and opened

Windt, where are you off to?” Mrs. Berry, who was busy laying the table, ran out to enquire. “You have your wedding

Berry, I have an urgent matter and will be back shortly. Please inform Zachary of my absence.” Charlotte got into the car without waiting for a reply.

“Yes, ma’am.”

reading with the children, a knock came on the door.

Zachary looked away from the book

looked like she was in a rush. I’m worried that something may have happened,” the maid said

and addressed the children. “Let’s continue

daddy!” The children

else we wouldn’t remember where we left off

bookmark made of a beautifully preserved

Zachary smiled and rubbed Ellie on the nose. “Don’t worry, I

got up and walked towards the door. “Come down for

Daddy!” the children chorused in sweet innocent

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