She had never experienced anything like this. In the past, people always believed whatever she said. Now, no matter what she said, no one believed her; they just kept doubting her.


    Sandra found herself reminiscing about the old days, but those days were gone, never to return.


    "I''ve confessed everything, I swear. I don''t have a backup of that video, I really don''t. If you don''t believe me, then just kill me! Stop torturing me!"


    The man looked at Sandra''s broken form, said nothing, and turned to leave.


    "Where are you going? Say something! Take me to see Quennel! I have things to say to him! And where is this ce?”


    Seeing them leave, Sandra scrambled to follow.


    But after just a few steps, the chain pulled taut, yanking her back so hard she mmed onto the floor.


    "Aargh!"


    Her body, already raw from the whip, was now battered from the fall.


    Sandra''s spirit shatteredpletely. Shey on the floor, wailing uncontrobly.


    She had thought that handing over her most valuable piece of evidence would secure her a good deal.


    She could start a new life. She never imagined that the video would be the very thing that sealed her doom.


    She was filled with regret. She regretted not going back with Lionel when he hade for her. If she had left with him then, things might not have ended up like this!


    "Lionel, where are you? Please,e save me! I''m begging you, pleasee save me!"


    Sandray on the floor, staring at the empty doorway, but there was no one left to hear her pleas.


    Everything happening inside the cell was recorded and sent to Quennel.


    He watched the video of Sandra''s desperate sobs and couldn''t help butugh.


    It seemed she was just like Owen, willing to say anything to save her own skin.


    Even though she imed it was the only copy, he couldn''t be sure.


    What if she had other backups? It didn''t matter. She was trapped now. Even if she did, they were useless.


    "Keep a close eye on her. She can''t


    be allowed to escape. Continue investigating the surveince footage and see if there are any other copres. If you find any, destroy them immediately. That video must never see the light of day!" Quennelmanded.


    "Yes, Mr. Rosenberg. Don''t worry. Once someone enters this prisom one ever gets out" the man on the other end replied with confidence


    Hannah and Samuelnded at the airport.


    Tess had heard they wereing for a business trip and had arrived early to wait for them.


    "Hannah!"


    Tess spotted Hannah and Samuel in the crowd instantly.


    "Tess! It''s been so long!"


    Hannah left Samuel behind and ran over to her excitedly.


    "Mr. Lancaster said that after this project is done, I get a two-week vacation. You have to show me around Roxa for the whole two.


    weeks! We have to go see the ocean


    together!"


    "Don''t you worry, I''ve already nned everything. I have a whole list of ces to


    take you. I promise, I''ll take good care of you!"


    The two hugged tightly, with Tess excitedly chattering about all their ns.