Chapter 1142: Not in a million years

Zoren, Mint, and Penny looked around at their surroundings, full of tall grasses and trees. The main clearing, where the gates stood, guarded a huge compound inside. And here they were, on their bicycles, as if they had lost their way.

But alas, that wasn't the case.

This was their destination.

That building.

The place where Slater and Benjamin were possibly taken.

"This is as far as we can go with these bikes," Mint said quietly, casting a look at the couple. "And this is as far as the two of you can go. It's dangerous there, and I can't let you get any closer."

Mint felt her pockets out of habit. Much to her dismay, she realized she was still wearing that high-collared dress.

"Damn it!" she muttered through gritted teeth, unbuttoning her collar. "No wonder I felt like I was being choked."

She then snapped her attention to the couple. "I need you to go back and make a call. I forgot my bag, and my phone was in it. I'll need a backup." Her eyes glinted sharply as she darted them between Penny and Zoren. "You guys can do that, can't you?"

inside," Penny breathed. "I'm not going

but this

let you in." Since the nice talk wasn't working, she decided to adopt a more serious and intimidating tone. "Penelope

you can't see, this place is guarded and surrounded by armed men. You guys are businessmen, not soldiers - in case

Penny and Zoren

Benjamin, and possibly

Even though Penny was confident in her skills, Zoren was

Zoren broke his silence, breaking his

when

get reception," Zoren nodded at her before shooting Mint a look. "I agree with Mint. It's going to be

of

will find reception," Zoren said sternly. "Don't die,

"Not in a million years

As the two pedaled back the way they came, Mint stayed where she was, her eyes on them. It took only a moment

Mint breathed out, setting

gates. One of the

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