Branch Three Hundred and Thirty Six

The man said with a chuckle that would make you want to peel away your skin. He bent her head to the railings. Jessica sniffed as the smell of the rushed metal filled her nose.

"Let her go now," Xavier said as he climbed the stairs trying his best to keep his eyes on Jessica.

"Mr, all I need is the money I am being owed," the man said.

"Let her go and I will give you what you want" Xavier replied.

"Why? Do I look like a fool to you?" the man shouted out. "You had the gust to deceive me? Where is my money?" he added in a scream

"I would get you your money, just let her go"

"Shut up bitch" the man screamed at Jessica who was trying her best to communicate although her mouth was muffled with a piece of thick clothing.

"Don't you dare scream at her again" Xavier warned the man as he continued to climb up the stairs.

"Or what?" the man said pulling Jessica up by the hair and dragging her to himself. "Or what?" he asked again as he laughed when she winced in pain.

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