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.

maximization, after all.

back to my bedroom and stood on the balcony. The villa was

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

me around the city for a couple

the following morning.

I went to

I gave up the

living room having tea with

your arm?” Armond asked when he saw

replied

“Can I have a few words with

Abe scowled but nodded.

me and Armond at

calm and cold, but he poured me a glass of tea

to

spilled some tea on myself as my hands

said after a pause

and laughed in his easy-going manner. He refilled my glass and said. “I’m flying to Epea tomorrow. You can come with me if you

to leave now,” I

owes me a favor. He

grudge against Ashton was large. Abe won’t relinquish me that

for a whole lot more to compensate for the loss

need to tell me if you’re willing to get away from here. If

my friends as

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