CHAPTER HUNDRED SIXTY-EIGHT *"you are not getting away this time, Amber Harvard!"*Amber scoffed, folding her hands across her chest challengingly."Why don't you come off it, Janice and spill the truth? What is your merit in all of this? I can't believe you would go all the way out for some random weird schoolgirl like Hannah. And besides, you are only new here and yet you act as if you have been here for a long. Is there something that you are hiding from us?"Janice clamped her lips briefly together and puffed out a deep breath in irritation."Does it matter now? Well, I don't fucking think so! Listen, Amber, how many times do you expect me to say this? If you plan on turning the tables around, it's too late for that. You already lost! Accept Your fate already. Now, where's Hannah? I thought you are going to bring her with you?"Amber groaned in annoyance, flailing her hands frantically in the air."I don't freaking trust your blind games, Janice! Not until you tell me who the hel
CHAPTER HUNDRED-SIXTY-NINE *Is this the end of the line for her?*"Says who?" Amber tipped her chin, her eyes gleaming in a challenge.The corner of Janice's lips curved into a mischievous smile."says the cops!" She bellowed into a mobile on her left hand raised close to her lips and at once, the thunderous clanking of the metal door resumed but this time even louder."What are you doing, this isn't part of the plan is it Janice?!" She squeaked in alarm."true. But I could care less. Hannah refused to be released to me so the cops are coming to get her. This is the consequence of your decision, Amber Harvard. You should have listened to me when I gave you the chance.", She sniped."What chance? You were speaking in riddles, Janice and you are so hell-bent on concealing your true identity and motives. Why?!" Amber probed, her heart banging in her chest."you will find out in due time. You are not just smart enough Amber. You thought I was going to easily fall under your influence as
CHAPTER HUNDRED-SEVENTY *"Well she's my friend but not very close*"You have got to be shitting me?!" Amber squealed with rage."Shhh... Language child. Now, relax and let me do my child. Okay?" the inspector admonished calmly with his hands raised.Janice's spine turned to iron as she glared at Amber.Amber snarled silently in response, her eyes glowering with unbridled mockery and disgust. Her lips curled up satisfactorily for having successfully evoked such a reaction from her.Payback time. She grinned triumphantly."I understand, I understand, Miss Amber Harvard. However, from my sources, it was deduced that a Brighton College student by the name, of Hannah Spikes, is being held captive in this warehouse. Is that true?"The inspector asked pointedly, his grim stares searing unflinchingly towards hers.Amber heaved a deep sigh.Get your shit together, and be in control.For daddy. For the Harvard.This question is tricky. If she answers yes she would no doubt complicate things an
CHAPTER HUNDRED -SEVENTY-ONE*Is it too late for Daddy to save her?*The hair on her skin shot out apprehension as the inspector drew closer. The whiff of alcohol tingled her nostrils, making her almost puke in disgust.Damn this inspector! He reeks of alcohol!"where exactly in this warehouse are you currently keeping Hannah Spikes ?" He hissed close to her ears.Her shoulders shuddered in anxiety.What is he scheming now?She forced a lump down her throat."I have no idea what you are talking about Inspector." Amber sputtered.The inspector chuckled wryly and clicked his tongue in disapproval."I'm sure you know absolutely what I'm talking about, Miss Amber. We shall not condone any unnecessary delay. Where the hell is she? Did you hurt her?!He growled.Amber blinked in shock at his sudden change of countenance."I said I don't know!" she wailed."Oh, She bloody knows where she kept her! I'm thinking somewhere upstairs!" Janice butted in relentlessly again.Amber glared at her."Ok
CHAPTER HUNDRED SEVENTY-TWO *Her heart leapt with joy at having found it's significant other*"surprised to see me? Amber?" Hannah ribbed, her voice feeble and faint as she parted her lips to accommodate faster pants. She was lolled against one of the slightly chubby cops who draped a protective strong hand around her slim waist to steady her wobbly legs.Amber was still too stunned to utter any word.She blinked uncontrollably as she tried to calm her thundering heartbeat. How did things end up like this for God's sake?!I thought I had everything perfectly under control. And now, Dad would be undeniably angry with her and even disown her. And then...She will be all alone again.I'm a total failure! I thought I could handle things well.As usual. I was in control but why are things suddenly different now?That's right...She hissed menacingly as she gritted her teeth, jerking her head to look at Janice with sheer resentment in her eyes.Janice Jordan! She's the cause of everythin
CHAPTER HUNDRED-SEVENTY-THREE *The feeling of happiness? Regret? Victory? Or misery?*"Hello, Officer!!!! Thank God! Is my daughter safe and hale?!" A desperate male voice broke into the cops' telephone.The cop glanced over at Hannah huddling herself tightly with a blanket draped around her body as she sat beside one of the cops' cars.He smiled wryly and nodded into the telephone."Yes, Your daughter has just been rescued and she's alive and well. I assume I'm on to er ... Mr Spikes is that right?" "Of-of course! This is Mr Spikes! Can I see my daughter? Where is she, officer?!" Hannah's father asked impatiently."Relax, Mr Spikes, your daughter will be taken to the station very soon in Southampton district, you can meet us there.""Southampton district...." He dragged the word out as he quickly scribbled the address on a rumpled paper."But where did you find her, where is she at the moment if you don't mind my asking officer?" He nagged on relentlessly.The officer clicked his t
CHAPTER HUNDRED SEVENTY-FOUR*Soon enough, you will find out the truth."*She would rather shove pins beneath her nails than not watch the look of terror and resignation on the faces of the hitherto notorious and most feared monstrous big trio.This had better make the headlines!!!!Her lips twitched with suppressed amusement.This is so unreal!!!!Is that Amber Harvard begging to be freed?!They were all handcuffed and bundled together like a sag of potatoes.Amber's face was scrunched up with disbelief and misery.It was the first time in her entire life that she had seen her like this. Completely shattered and screwed.Janice did this for her. Her heart warmed at the thought of that.She went all the way for her to ensure that justice is indeed served and ultimately regained her freedom.Amber's throat worked on a swallow."This is prosperous !! You can't just handcuff us like that. There's no conclusive evidence that indicted us!"She cried, as she attempted to wriggle free of th
CHAPTER HUNDRED-SEVENTY-FIVE *Alas, this is reality and the reality she hoped was a nightmare*"The truth huh?" Amber scoffed."I don't need it. Much less from you!" she growled.Janice chuckled as she shook her head."You are broken deep down, Amber. I don't blame you. However, you will have to accept the truth sooner or later. It's pity that your father will abandon you when you needed him the most. I can't imagine what you are feeling right now but ... Every action comes with consequences, Amber and you must pay for all the pain you have caused Hannah. There's definitely no escaping that.",Amber shook her head frantically."Don't you dare talk to me like you give a crap about me, Janice!" She spat as she glared pointedly at her."I told you before, times without number, that you know nothing about me! So stay the fuck away!!! You have clearly got what you wanted all along so spare me your useless pep talk about emphasizing with me and all that bullshit!"Janice flinched at how hu