At Bollinger Gardens, the doorbell for Unit 1002 of Block 3B kept ringing, but no one was answering the door. Alexander checked the time. She’s yet to return home at such a late hour? he thought. Immediately, he took out his cell phone and called Elise. “Sorry, the number you’ve dialed is not reachable…” Alexander knitted his brows as he dialed another phone number. “Is Elise still at the studio?” Brendan had just arrived home and was changing into his slippers on the porch when he got a phone call from Alexander.

 

Recalling that Elise’s office was brightly lit when he left the studio, he replied, “She was still in the studio when I left, but she’s supposed to have gone back at this hour. Why not give her a call if you’re looking for her?” “Her cell phone is switched off,” Alexander said before hanging up. Brendan was left confused. Elise’s cell phone is switched off? Well, it’s probably run out of juice, he thought. The next second, however, he recalled something and had a bad feeling.

As he couldn’t be bothered to put on his shoes, he ran out right away in his slippers. Meanwhile, Alexander drove to the studio, but there was nobody in the spacious studio at this very moment. When Alexander found the security guard at the entrance, he asked, “Did you see a lady coming out of here?” The security guard thought for a moment before he answered, “Are you talking about the lady in the studio opposite? Come to think of it, it’s strange that I didn’t see her today, but she’s probably still inside. Usually, she’d be gone by this hour.” Alexander looked back at the studio. For some reason, he panicked a little deep down inside.

in a hurry. “Did you find Elise, Alexander?” Alexander asked, “Did you see her?” Brendan shook his head repeatedly. Then, he said, “Could something have happened

such murderous intent that even Brendan couldn’t help but shudder in fear. As he couldn’t care less about everything else, he turned around and

there was a vague hint of numbness in them. With the benefit of hindsight, she realized that she probably had been kidnapped. But who kidnapped me? she wondered. She tried to struggle, but she couldn’t summon

I don’t wanna do that kind of thing to a dead woman. At least it’s more fun to have our way with her like this…” “Haha… You’re right. How much time’s left before we reach our destination?” “Calm down, will you? We’ll arrive in a few more minutes. Are you that impatient already?” “Oh, you bet

she could only try to untie the rope around her hands. Just then, the car jolted, causing Elise to bump her head against the trunk lid. As she gasped in pain, she sensed that the car seemed to

guffawed frivolously and wantonly at the remark, whereas Elise struggled with all her might as she kept mumbling in a muffled voice. Seeing that she couldn’t

me.” However, the men burst out laughing upon hearing her words. “You’re still clueless at this point, huh? We’re not doing this for money. It’s just that you offended someone, so we’re just carrying out that person’s order to make sure that you won’t live to see the next day.” They’re not doing this for money? Elise was somewhat nervous deep down inside. Nevertheless, she asked,

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