NovelOnlineBefore she could finish her sentence, someone from behind covered her mouth and swiftly subdued her. The men exchanged glances and moved her to the back seat.
Josie's head throbbed with excruciating pain, as if it were about to split open. Her hands and feet were bound, and her eyes and mouth were covered. The vehicle traversed a bumpy road, enveloped in an eerie silence that could suffocate a person.
Josie was consumed by utter confusion. Who were these people? What did they want? The only response she received was the sound of the vehicle's jostling.
The profound darkness sent shivers down her spine, leaving her devoid of any sense of security. They were neither Morgan's nor Dexter's people. There was no reason for them to treat her in such a manner. So, who could they be...
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtJosie had made too many enemies. She didn't even know which faction was behind this. In this moment, she finally comprehended the significance of Dexter's words—things would becmore perilous in the future.
Josie fought to maintain her composure. She didn't even have to wait for the future to unfold. As soon as she disembarked from the plane arranged by Dexter, she was kidnapped.
After an indeterminate amount of time, the vehicle finally cto a halt. The kidnappers forcefully pulled her out of the car. From the sounds of it, they traversed a gravel path.
The coldness that greeted her face was mingled with the scent of nature, indicating that this place must be quite remote.
"Mmm..." Once they arrived, Josie was roughly thrown to the ground, emitting a stifled groan.
The kidnapper showed no mercy, as the hemp rope cut into her wrists and ankles, leaving them raw and red. It was a pitiful sight to behold.
She heard the kidnapper's voice inquire, "What do we do now?" "Go and inform everyone. It's about time." "How long are we supposed to keep an eye on her?" "Make the call first." The sounds echoed, suggesting to Josie that this must be an abandoned construction site. They walked away, and the sounds faded.
She struggled for a moment, but couldn't free herself. Eventually, she gave up and lay on the ground, panting heavily.
After a while, the kidnapper returned and tied Josie to a chair. He removed the cloth that had covered her eyes and mouth. Blinded by the intense light, she instinctively squinted.
"Sweetie, stay right here. We're not after your life!" Leading the group was a bald man who exuded fierceness and intimidation. He gently ran the tip of his knife across Josie's cheek, remarking, "You truly are quite attractive." Josie glared at him. "Who's pulling your strings?" The bald man, Johnny, chuckled, tilting his head back to glance at the sky. "Hmm, it seems like a storm is brewing." This place truly was an abandoned construction site. Without a roof, the icy rain pelted her face, sobering her.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Arnold? Was it Arnold who ordered you to do this!?" she exclaimed in disbelief.
Johnny, the bald man, displayed impatience.
Upon assessing the situation, Josie quickly dismissed the idea. /t can't be. Arnold is currently in a precarious position, wanted everywhere. It's impossible for him to return to Wavery and carry out such a conspicuous act...
Then who could it be? The kidnappers paid her no mind. They simply went to a corner with a roof overhang and sat down to play cards.
After a while, a torrential downpour arrived, accompanied by a cold wind that drenched Josie, who was exposed.
She had nowhere to seek shelter, and she couldn't stop herself from shivering uncontrollably, her face turning pale.
The rain had been falling for two hours, and Josie had nearly fainted several times. Each time, she would pinch her own thigh to force herself to stay awake. She had been too confident, not anticipating that a third party was observing her.
Once the rain had subsided slightly, Johnny approached with an umbrella to check on her. The young lad asked, "Boss, what if she dies from exposure?" Johnny reprimanded, "Is she dead yet?" Once again, he used the tip of his knife to lift Josie's chin, observing her barely hanging on. "You're quite resilient." Josie took a deep breath and spat at him.
"Fuck you!"
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