I rushed forwards to grab Nora as she collapsed against me. “Leave us behind, Scarlett,” she said hoarsely. “It’s no use. This is our fate!”

I shook my head and held back tears. The strain of her weight against my delicate arm was immense.

Dante had arranged for four bedrooms to be prepared in the villa. As the women occupied the bedrooms, he ordered for them to be cared for.

That’s them settling in.

When they were finally asleep, I went down to the living room where Dante and Danny were having some tea.

They looked up when I emerged. “Is there anything wrong?” Dante frowned.

“I will keep my promise. I’m going in!”

They stared at me for a moment before Dante laughed. “Ms. Stovall,” he said, leaning back in his chair. “Do you know what will happen to you when you enter the operating theatre?”

“I do.”

“I’ve never met anyone who’s as desperate for death as you,” he chuckled.

I said nothing and waited for him to elaborate.

After a slight pause, he said, “You needn’t go in anymore. It’s a waste of your talents for you to be delivering goods. Mr. Abe has plans for you. Have a good rest!”

I was stunned to hear that. The men had returned their attention to their tea, and I didn’t bother asking them further.

Now that Abe knew about me and Ashton, it wouldn’t pay off to use me to transport their product.

about profit maximization, after all. I was destined for more

went back to my bedroom and stood on the balcony. The villa was heavily guarded;

located in the middle of a dense banana plantation. Without an experienced guide, this villa was as unlocatable as it was

for me around the city for a couple of days. He wouldn’t be departing Venria just

saw Armond again the following morning. He came

I went to them

gave up the

the living room having tea with Abe when I

arm?” Armond asked when he saw

I replied

I have a few words with

Abe scowled but nodded.

and Armond

appeared calm and cold, but he poured me a glass

to go

off guard and spilled some tea

a pause and a

in his easy-going manner. He refilled my glass and said. “I’m flying to Epea

to leave now,” I said without

owes me a favor. He won’t do you

grudge against Ashton was large. Abe won’t

for a whole lot more to compensate for

away from here. If you are, I will think of

friends as well,”

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