Bradley got into the car and took out his phone to check on Esther’s condition. As soon as he did that, he noticed a suspicious figure on the basement surveillance footage.

“What are you doing?” Sally Napier, a maid, grabbed the man and sternly reprimanded him, “Get out of here quickly. There are security cameras here, and Mr. Warner will see it!”

The man, Mike Salter, pushed Sally away and cursed, “Shut your trap!”

He had heard rumors about a wealthy heir who had imprisoned a young and beautiful woman in the basement. He was curious about what kind of woman would be kept captive by such a wealthy person.

“Don’t mess around!” Sally rushed forward and held onto Mike’s thigh, pleading desperately, “This job pays so well. If you mess it up…”

Mike kicked her aside and sneered. “I’ve been tired of an old hag like you for years. You’re just getting in my way!”

The more Sally stopped him, the more excited he became. Mike approached the crystal coffin reeking of alcohol. He peered through it and saw Esther inside. He couldn’t contain his excitement and said, “Rich people really know how to play!”

When Esther saw Mike’s sinister gaze, she tightly covered herself with the thin blanket.

her best to stop him, saying, “You can’t… You

care at all. He pushed the coffin lid, but

“What’s going on?”

remote control to open

pointed at Esther. “She’s not dead. If you don’t have the remote control, how does

need to call Mr. Warner

why are you standing there doing nothing?” Mike pulled out a phone from Sally’s

finished her sentence when Mike slapped her

asking you a question. Are you

the commotion on top of the coffin, Esther suddenly felt a glimmer of hope. Could she escape

what if this was Bradley’s

“I really—”

Mike slapped her again.

her face was swollen and bruised. She had no choice

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