This time around, it was Charlotte's turn to be taken aback. She hadn't expected Raina to transform into a different person so quickly.

"Miss Charlotte, this way please," Ophelia motioned for Charlotte to follow her.

Before she could refuse, Raina had already turned and left. Immediately after, a few burly maids appeared out of nowhere and circled her menacingly.

Enveloped by their imposing spirit, she had already lost.

Under Ophelia's guidance, Charlotte arrived at a small three-story villa in the garden.

As soon as the group stepped through the door, Charlotte was immediately seized by two of the maids. Then, Ophelia walked up to her and confiscated her purse and phone. "What are you doing?" Charlotte flew into a panic.

'T m afraid we'll have to impose on Miss Charlotte here for a few days. Madam has ordered that Miss Charlotte may leave once she thinks things through."

With that, the two maids released their grip on Charlotte and left, slamming the door shut behind them.

Everything seemed to have happened in a fleeting moment, just like what one would see on TV.

Was she under house arrest?

Instinctively, Charlotte scanned her surroundings warily.

like a villa from the outside, but it was no different than a prison cell on the inside. It had no

window on the ceiling for lighting purposes, there was practically nothing else in the entire

she was left with

the sofa and waited

came by at noon to deliver

tried to exit with her. "Let me out," she demanded. However, she froze in her tracks and her grip loosened when she reached the door. She stared wide-eyed at the two muscular men standing

meet your employer. This is illegal; I

how much Charlotte yelled, everyone she met stayed

voice turned hoarse. Only then did she stop to

the equivalent of giving up her chance to

in the blink of an eye while Charlotte was held captive and disconnected

She stared piteously at

my mommy has gone missing. Please help me

eyes and asked in a comforting tone, "Don't worry, kid. Tell me, where did you get separated from your mother?" Sheryl pouted as more tears formed in her eyes. "I didn't get lost. It's Mommy who got lost. She hasn't been

have you tried

can't get through," sobbed

officer looked behind Sheryl and was

abandoned child? But who

pondered for a moment and asked, "Do you by chance have your father's phone number?

serious thought

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