The Wrong Woman

“If you refuse to eat, I'll treat you like livestock and force-feed you using a funnel. If you refuse to sleep, I'll give you sleeping pills. Regardless, I'l keep a close eye on you and prevent any suicide attempts. You're my cash cow for life," Sienna declared.

Her words angered everyone in the car.

"Wanda, fire her!" Daniel yelled with frustration.

This marked the first instance he had addressed Mila by her name since his injury. Mila spun around eagerly, tears already welling in her eyes. Even though she disagreed with Sienna's approaches, they appeared to be effective.

"Dan, I can't fire her. If you're unhappy with her, figure out a way to handle it yourself,” Mila said with a hint of happiness.

Daniel took a deep breath and stopped struggling. He slumped down and fell silent. Sienna slowly got off him and returned to her seat. She glanced at him before calming herself and quietly catching her breath. The fierceness she had displayed was all an act. Her hands trembled incessantly.

As their car pulled up to Hoffis Manor, the iron gate swung open, granting them entry. Mila couldn't shake the feeling of unease when she noticed the unfamiliar guard at the gate. Slowly, the vehicle made its way along the garden path until it stopped before the villa.

"Mila, we're here. Something feels off about home," Phoebe remarked, voicing what Mila had already sensed.

glanced toward the gate. The security guard stood with hands on

the entrance.

the car. Mila remained on high

entrance. Phoebe quickly moved to protect Mila by

said

lurking in his eyes, and his smile carried an ominous undertone that sent a chill down Mila's spine. "Wanda, it's been a

and she demanded angrily,

home. Come

quietly pulled out her phone, intending

lady at the back. I suggest you don't call the cops. I'll activate the remote if they arrive.” He held up the remote confidently and added, "I've planted enough explosives in

swallowed and quickly put her

and asked,

backyard and said, "Look over there." Everyone