Thirty four

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Kyle smiled as he flipped through the documents, her signature on each page. It was almost too easy, but he knew that when one felt threatened, they relinquished everything if they thought it would guarantee their safety.

"This wasn't so hard was it now," he asked and she looked up at him, her eyes tired.

"I did what you wanted so let me go like you promised." She said, her voice hoarse. Giving her company away must have hurt more than she would admit, Kyle thought, watching her with a smile. He loved the look on her, it made her subdue. He wanted to break her further.

"Wow, if only everyone kept their promises wouldn't this world be a better place. You should have read the document before signing, because pretty face you signed all your wealth, including yourself to me. I own you now". He announced with glee, then watched mesmerized, as color exploded on April's face as her rage took over

April struggled with the ropes, the anger that ceased her whole being threatening to choke