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.

all. I was destined for more

on the balcony. The villa was heavily guarded; escape is

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

around the city for a couple of

again the following morning. He came with

frail and spent most of their time in bed. I

I gave up

tea with Abe when I emerged from my

arm?” Armond asked when he

replied after a

I have a few words with her

Abe scowled but nodded.

and

and cold, but he poured

to go home?”

off guard and spilled some tea on

after a pause and a

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

to leave now,” I said without

a favor. He won’t

his grudge

a whole lot more to

away from here. If

friends as well,” I

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