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.

my bedroom and stood on the balcony. The villa was heavily guarded; escape is nigh

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

be searching for me around the city for a couple

the following morning. He came

were very frail and spent most of their time in bed. I went to

I gave up

was in the living room having tea with Abe when I emerged from my

asked when he saw

I replied

few words with

Abe scowled but nodded.

leaving me and

appeared calm and cold, but he poured

like to go home?” Armond

some tea on myself as my

said after a pause and a

He refilled my glass and said. “I’m flying to Epea tomorrow. You can come with me if you

easy to leave now,” I said

said. “Abe owes me a favor. He won’t do you any

weren’t that simple. My value to Abe in his grudge against

whole lot more to compensate for the loss that he had caused

me if you’re willing to get away from here. If you are, I

freedom for my friends as well,” I said with some

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