Father? Men who come to this place are most likely scoundrels.

Josie sighed quietly. The child looks too young to be roaming alone. How can her parents allow this?

She was worried that something might happen to the child. Thus, she smiled and offered, “Where is your father? I’ll bring you to him.”

The girl considered seriously before standing on tiptoes and pressing the button for the first level of the basement. “My father is here. Thank you for accompanying me, miss!”

“What a sweet girl.”

The elevator was narrow and felt unsafe. Josie noticed the girl seemed afraid and instinctively tugged her shirt as they rode the elevator. She was exceedingly quiet for a young child.

Josie’s heart softened. She recalled the baby she miscarried. Then, she stooped to the girl’s level. “Where’s your mother? Did you come here alone?”

The girl clenched her fingers and nodded. She was very well–spoken for her age. “Everyone said my father is busy. That’s why I secretly escaped to bring my father home so he could rest.“.

Josie frowned with worry for the girl. “You must be careful. Your father would be sad if bad guys

kidnapped you.”

puzzling reply. “I have a phone. Furthermore, someone would save me

Josie frowned in confusion.

caressed the girl’s rosy cheeks and advised, “Don’t do something like

nodded. Loneliness written

Josie held her out hand and glanced at the surroundings. It was strangely silent.

held Josie’s hand and led her in

There were antiques on display wherever they walked, reminding Josie of museums. Each

Josie’s heartbeat quickened.

A tall and burly man stood before the large floor–to–ceiling window, making an international call on his handphone. The girl looked at him and

was middle–aged and wore a mask

device. “You are to sell

beside

was excited

Josie suddenly noticed Mr.

a spot to hide before they saw

is that masked man? He seems

heart thumped nervously as

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