Chapter 44

• Present
• Viviana's eyes gleamed with a sinister light as she pulled out her phone and dialed a number. "Someone will be here soon," she said, her voice dripping with malice. "And then, you'll be gone."
• Valerie knew she had to act fast. She tried to free herself, but Viviana was too strong. In a desperate bid to escape, Valerie struggled and kicked, but Viviana was ready for her. With a swift motion, Viviana brought the gun handle down on Valerie's head, sending her crashing to the ground.