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.

is all about profit maximization, after all. I was

the balcony. The villa was heavily guarded; escape

banana plantation. Without an

me around the city for a couple of days. He wouldn’t

the following morning. He came with

of their time in bed. I went to them a couple of times, but they did

I gave up the

tea with Abe when I

asked when he saw

better,” I replied

humorlessly. “Can I have a few words with her

Abe scowled but nodded.

leaving me and

but he poured me a glass of

like to

some tea

after a pause

and said. “I’m flying to Epea

not so easy to leave now,” I

owes me a favor. He won’t do you any

that simple. My value to Abe in his grudge against Ashton was large. Abe won’t relinquish

more to compensate for the loss that he had caused

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

my friends as

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