Chapter 20

you please with her. I don’t want to see her in Ahn City ever again!” She had spoken with hostility, so it was obvious what she meant by that. The leader of the kidnappers sounded hesitant. “Do you mean to kill her, Ms. Cohen? That would be different from what we’ve agreed. She’s somehow related to Mr. Ford, so what if Mr. Ford takes revenge on us later on…” Guinevere looked up at them. “What are you scared of when you have me around? Don’t worry, I’ll keep Weston in check. You just have to clean up your tracks and don’t leave any evidence!” “Alright, understood.” No one said anything else. Stella felt chills down her spine. She was breaking out in a cold sweat, but she couldn’t make a sound. She could only hold her breath and try to listen to what was happening outside. Her surroundings became silent as if she was the only person left. Without knowing how much time had passed, she suddenly heard hurried footsteps. Stella had a bad feeling about it. Sure enough, she was abruptly picked up from the floor and dragged outside in a rough manner. She opened her eyes out of reflex and grunted, holding back the tears that had welled up in her eyes. The man spat when he realized she was already awake. He said impatiently, “Walk on your own if you’re already awake!” Stella took a deep breath. She kept quiet and nodded shakily. She had to stay calm. She must survive. She just had to tell Weston when he comes over later that this was all Guinevere’s plan, then she could be saved. She was being ushered out. Once they left the tiny house, Stella realized they were on top of a large building. The dazzling sun was so bright that she couldn’t open her eyes. The sudden roar of propellers from above rattled her eardrums painfully. A few helicopters were circling the building, and Weston was inside one of them. She had wanted to look up, but the burly man beside her gripped the back of her neck and barked, “Stay still!” Stella gritted her and lowered her head obediently. She must stay calm, she must stay calm… She repeatedly chanted to herself on the inside that she must survive, she must survive… The wind raged. She staggered forward, being dragged on by the kidnapper. The strong wind messed up her long hair, causing it to stick

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