Chapter: chapter 20ABIGEALTHE HALLWAY was dimly lit, which provided a bit of cover as I crept through. I noticed sounds emanating from some rooms- laughter, voices raised in argument, two people fucking- while others were silent and not because they were empty.I concluded that the more important places had been fortified with soundproofing, and an idea came to my head.I found the two men who had dragged the boy out of the room. They were strapping him to a chair in front of a camera mounted on a tripod.The boy was looking with terrified eyes at the table next to him which held lots of sharp instruments and even a saw. I rolled my shoulders and stepped into the doorway. They immediately looked my way, eyes narrowing in suspicion. “Who are you?”“Jacques sent me to help.” I said casually, walking further into the room. They straightened; one of them discreetly reached for his weapon.“He didn't tell us he was sending anybody,” one of them said. I shrugged.“I guess he didn't think either of you meathe
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Chapter: chapter 19BLAINEWHEN ABIGEAL stepped out dressed in all black, form fitting clothes and combat boots, I had to remind myself to look away and focused instead on something at the corner of the room.What was wrong with me? My family had been taken, and the dominant thought in my head was how good a woman looked in leather.I surprise myself sometimes.Guilt ate at me as I watched her sling a bag onto her shoulders, followed by a sudden fear that I might never see her again, along with Aunt Esme and the rest.I made to walk up to her, but Jordan beat me to it. He handed her the address he'd found off the car GPS and whispered something in her ear. Her expression didn't change, but I knew whatever he said couldn't have been pleasant.I walked up to her when he left and smiled. “I'd hug you, but you'd probably punch me in the face.” I said, attempting a light hearted tone.She looked at me, and I thanked my self preservation instincts that I hadn't actually hugged her, even though I still felt lik
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-10-17
Chapter: chapter 18ABIGEALWHEN JORDAN and my target entered the house, Melanie and I were sitting in the living area. She was sucking on a juice box with her legs tucked up beneath her. Jordan immediately crossed the room to her and swept his eyes over her body searching for injuries.She smiled at him and he tucked a loose strand of her hair behind her ears, looking into her eyes with an unreadable expression. It felt like I was intruding on a private moment, so I looked away.My eyes were drawn to Blaine and I frowned. He looked like he had been through the wringer. His hair was messy like he'd been running his hands through it and his blue eyes weren't as vibrant as usual. He took one look at Jordan and Melanie then sat down on the sofa beside me. I tried not to focus on the warmth of his nearness.“Progress?” Jordan asked, fixing his cold green eyes on me, but Melanie spoke up with a sinister smile.“Oh there's progress alright. Give Abigeal a minute to write it all up.”“Done.” I spoke, passing th
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-10-16
Chapter: chapter 17ABIGEALI WAS a soldier. And being a soldier, I’ve had to do a lot of things I wasn’t proud of. And as a result of this, I didn’t have much of a moral compass. Everyone did what they had to do to survive, and I didn’t judge.Prostitution? Go ahead, it’s your body.Drug trafficking? Someone’s gotta sell it.Bribery? Let’s blame the government for paying the workers peanuts.But the kind of people who involved children in their deeds? Those ones deserved to die.I stood in silence beside where Blaine knelt, watching the paper quiver in his hands. He traced one shaking finger along the handprint before he stood up. The look in his eyes was wild and I suddenly felt a slight pity for whoever had been stupid enough to do this.I heard a car stop and seconds later Jordan came in. “Where are they?” He demanded. My target wordlessly handed him the note. Other than a slight widening of his eyes, there was no shift in Jordan’s expression. “We’ll kill them all.” He said. Melanie came running in,
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Chapter: chapter 16ABIGEALTHE NEXT few days passed uneventfully, if uneventful involved discovering a bug in my target’s car or spotting multiple tails whenever we drove to the house. I mostly kept to my room except when he was at the office, then I hung out with his secretary Chris, bored out of my mind. I desperately wished for activity.Activity came just after midnight four days after we set the trap. I was sitting up in bed cleaning my daggers when I heard the soft clicks of a lock being picked. I smiled to myself as I sheathed the knives under my baggy sleep shirt and padded barefoot to the door. I waited until they got the front door open then left my room quietly.The lights were off and visibility was aided only by the lights from the lamp posts outside coming in through the windows. My eyes adjusted to the darkness quickly enough to see the shadows moving fast towards the staircase, halted only by the dagger I threw at one of them.His yell, a mixture of surprise and pain, drew the attention
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Chapter: chapter 15ABIGEALI WALKED around the house, studying the space before giving an approving nod. “This should do. Not small or big enough to raise suspicion, and the furniture doesn't look brand new.” I concluded.“About time. I was starting to think we were house hunting for you and not me.” My target muttered from where he stood, arms folded and leaning against one wall. My eyes drifted to his biceps before I took my gaze away.He had been a lot more irritable since our conversation in the car, and hadn't smiled at me once. I preferred it that way, like being under shade after staying in the sun for too long.“Do you think anyone would believe you lived in a cottage-type house? Or the one big enough to be a hotel? This is more suitable for a single rich guy who thinks he's living the life.” I said.“I am living the life.” He retorted and I barely withheld a scoff. “Either way, it's perfect.” There was a moment of silence then he spoke.“Why do you hate me?” His question had me looking in his d
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-10-15
Chapter: 131-- LUNA --The sharp sting of the slaps still resonated in my skull, making everything around me spin. My vision blurred, not from drugs or alcohol, but from the sheer force of the blows.I groaned, my body aching, and realized that I could barely feel my wrists anymore, the ropes cutting into my flesh as I was tied to the chair helplessly.The two men smoked nearby, their eyes occasionally flicking over to me with a mixture of disdain and twisted amusement.Carolina wasn’t here. She had left, but I knew she’d be back. She wanted to see the results of her handiwork, to savor my suffering.Tears welled up, distorting my vision further as I blinked them away. My throat felt as dry as the desert, each breath a struggle.My thoughts drifted to Jaime, to Aaron. God, how I missed them both. I wanted to be with them, to hold them, to escape this nightmare.But then, the scarred man’s voice cut through my thoughts, snapping me back to the harsh reality."Think the boss will mind if I have a l
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-10-17
Chapter: chapter 130-- AARON --I paced the room, glancing at my phone every few seconds. Where was she? It had been almost three hours since Luna sent that text, and despite my repeated attempts to call her, every call went straight to voicemail. The anxiety gnawed at me, an uneasy feeling twisting in my gut.I dialed her number again, but still, no luck. I knew I was probably worrying over nothing—she was likely just caught up with work—but the nagging sense that something was wrong wouldn’t leave me alone.I called Holden next. He picked up on the second ring, his voice as quirky as ever. “Sir! What’s up?” he asked as if suddenly alert.“Find out where Luna’s work is taking place,” I demanded, my voice sharper than I intended.“How am I supposed to do that?” Holden replied, clearly baffled.I grumbled at his stupidity, impatience lacing my words. “Use whatever tech you know, track her down, and tell me where Luna is within half an hour.”Holden sighed, knowing he didn’t have a choice. “Alright, alrigh
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-10-16
Chapter: chapter 129The man with the scar approached, a sadistic sneer twisting his features. "Everything," he replied, his tone dripping with malice. The single word sent chills down my spine, my body involuntarily shivering in response.He glanced at his partner, the one with the bushy beard, then let his filthy gaze wander over me again, his eyes lingering on every part of my body as if he were mentally undressing me."Her lips look so tender. I wonder how tender the rest of her body is," he said, his voice lecherous and filled with vile intent. His eyes glinted with a dark, twisted pleasure as they roved over me, making me feel exposed and violated.The bushy-bearded man remained unfazed, his expression cold and detached. "Until the boss arrives, we're not to behave improperly," he warned, his tone flat."But the boss did say to take care of her," the scarred man countered. The implication hung heavy in the air, making my skin crawl.Desperation surged through me, and I yelled, "Let me out of here!"
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-10-16
Chapter: chapter 128It hurt. My head throbbed painfully as I squinted my eyes open, my vision hazy and unfocused. I tried to make out my surroundings, but everything was a blur. My breath came in shallow, uneven gasps, and I realized there was something in my mouth—a piece of duct tape slapped over my lips.As my vision cleared, I took in the dimly lit room around me. The only source of light was a single flickering fluorescent bulb hanging from the ceiling, casting eerie shadows on the grimy walls.The place smelled awful, a mix of dampness, mold, and decay, making my stomach churn and my throat gag.I blinked rapidly, trying to clear the remaining fog from my mind. The room was small and cluttered, filled with old, discarded items and broken furniture haphazardly strewn about. The floor was sticky and uneven, adding to the overall sense of filth and neglect.Cobwebs hung in the corners, swaying gently with the draft coming from an unseen crack in the walls.Sweat dripped from the corner of my face, tra
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2026-10-15
Chapter: chapter 127My gut told me something was going to happen. Something bad. Ever since I arrived, an uneasy feeling had settled in the pit of my stomach, gnawing at me like a persistent itch I couldn’t scratch.After the shoot wrapped up successfully and we packed up, I hurried back to my room, eager to call Aaron and Jaime and hear their voices. But when I checked my phone, a sinking feeling of frustration washed over me—I realized the battery was critically low, teetering on the edge of dying.Cursing my carelessness, I quickly typed out texts, letting them know the shoot went well and that I would be home by tomorrow. I hoped the messages would reassure them, even if my phone couldn’t last through a call.The idea of not hearing their voices left me feeling even more disconnected. As I sent the messages, I mentally berated myself for not charging my phone earlier.The battery icon blinked ominously, reminding me of its impending demise. I plugged my phone into the charger, watching as the battery
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Chapter: chapter 126The director smiled, welcoming her warmly. Carolina removed her oversized sunglasses and slid them onto her head, ruffling her perfectly styled blonde hair as she did. Her every move seemed calculated to draw attention, from the casual flick of her wrist to the confident sway of her hips.The director expressed his pleasant surprise at seeing her, his voice filled with genuine enthusiasm. "Carolina, it's an honor to have you here. What a delightful surprise!"He stepped forward, extending a hand, which she took gracefully, her smile bright and charming.The crew around us buzzed with curiosity and excitement, their eyes glued to Carolina, captivated by her undeniable star power.Alexander walked over and shook hands with Carolina, explaining that he had called her here. The director, still puzzled, asked why.Lucy came to my side, mouthing, "Drama."Alexander elaborated, his tone confident and persuasive. He explained that Carolina’s special appearance in the music video would undoubt
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