Chapter 20: The Two Fools Believed A White Lie

The bodyguard is a man in his early thirties with muscles that can rival a gym trainer who hasn’t had a day off in years.

The tech guy imprisoned me and Ben in my room. First, I had a doubt, but now I’m hundred percent sure that Denzel left the two of them here to keep an eye on me.

Guess he does know me well.

It’s been ten minutes since they’ve left, but the muscular guy hasn’t trained his eyes away from the both of us for a second. If he wasn’t Denzel’s man, I’d be super creeped out.

I’ve got to find a way.

“Mommy,” Ben nudges at the sleeve of my shirt. “I need to pee.”

A bulb glows in my head.

“Let’s go then!” I enthusiastically drag Ben to the bathroom when the guy blocks my way.

“You heard him, mister. My son needs to use the loo.” I even gesture to him using my pinky finger, but he stands at the threshold, blocking my view.

“Step aside.” I try again, but to no avail. His expression is as stoic as a corpse’s.

“I believe he can go by himself, ma’am.” His voice is as gru