"I see," Chandra said with a smile. "No wonder you..."

She suddenly stopped mid-sentence.

Sydney turned to ask, "No wonder what?"

"Nothing," Chandra replied. "Just keep driving straight, then take a right turn."

Sydney didn't press further and kept driving. However, she soon realized that the road was becoming increasingly remote.

Justin dropped Rosalie off at her hotel.

He walked her to the door of her room, but didn't go in. Standing at the entrance, he said, "Goodbye. I'll head off now."

Rosalie glanced at Steve in her arms, who was already dozing off, and said, "Be careful on your way back."

Justin gave a slight nod. "Alright. Can I come by to see you tomorrow?"

"Of course. I was planning to look at some houses tomorrow. Would you come with me?"

Justin nodded. "No problem."

meet the next day. Justin waited until Rosalie

and got into his car. Just as he was about to start the engine,

furrowed as he caught sight of a masked figure in black in the rearview mirror. The man's eyes glinted

"Who are you?"

"Drive," the man ordered.

man's instructions as the latter barked orders to change directions. Before long, they approached the sea-crossing bridge. Justin knew that beyond this point lay

you want? Money or my life?" he

should've stayed in Melrine and minded your own business instead of interfering with

your plans? Do they involve

plan is to make everyone

"Even Rosalie?" Justin asked.

disrupted my plans by trying

this man was deranged. "So, you're in

Ha!" The man laughed. "What about you? Do you

then so be it but it seems she's only truly happy when she's with

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