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15.Kidnapped?

Author: Babzie
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-14 14:59:41

--Cassie--

We had been driving for over two hours, and an uneasy feeling was building in my chest. I shifted uncomfortably and finally leaned forward.

"Mr. Blake?" I called out to him, my voice catching slightly.

“Yes, ma’am?” he replied, glancing at me through the rearview mirror. His expression was steady, as if he already knew the question I was about to ask.

“Where exactly are we going?” I asked, looking out the window. All I could see were endless rows of trees, stretching as far as I could make out.

“We’re on our way to Mr. DeLuca’s estate, ma’am,” he answered, his tone serious and calm.

“Are you sure?” I pressed, glancing at the trees around us, my nerves on edge. “It’s been hours, and we’re just surrounded by trees.” A sliver of doubt crept in—what if these people weren’t from Alessandro? What if they’d been lying to me all along?

A pang of panic started to rise. My thoughts ran wild with every possible scenario, my heart pounding faster. I glanced at the cars behind us, part
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