Chapter 46 Deal For Survival
It was then that Zander relayed the events that Jemima had discovered the night before.
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Upon hearing this, Scott instantly felt a sense of foreboding: “Why didn’t you tell me this morning? If there’s really something fishy going on and she uncovers it, do you think they’ll just let her walk away?”
“Um…” Zander too began to panic. “It can’t be that serious, right? She’s just going to investigate under the guise of inspecting the factory. They don’t even know her real intentions. Even if they did, it’s not like they would lock her up.”
“What if the news about this matter had already leaked, or if she had found out but didn’t back off? Instead, she chose to confront the perpetrator?”
Zander was rendered speechless.
Considering her style of playing holdem poker, she might very well be brave enough to do just that.
With a worrisome rub of his forehead, Scott pondered for a moment before instructing. “Get the word out. If we don’t hear from Ms. Willis within an hour, the entire management of the branch office and the factory will be dismissed.”
Shocked. Zander felt his heart pounding furiously. “What’s the reason? They will surely think you’re not being fair.”
Scott exuded an aura of authority, reminiscent of a decisive and ruthless king. “There’s no reason. If they dare to harm my staff right under my nose, it just proves they do not respect me.”
Zander said hesitantly, “But… But we still don’t have any proof that happened to Ms. Willis at the factory
“I trust my gut.”
Moreover, there were no other options left. She had followed him there, and he was determined to protect her no matter what
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Jemima found her hands bound behind the chair, her mouth sealed with tape. Her vision was consumed by darkness, while the sound of crashing waves echoed in her ears. The damp, rotting scent of wood lingered at the tip of her nose.
In the afternoon, Camron had sent someone to fetch the couple. Half an hour later, he informed Jemima that they were already waiting at a restaurant near the factory.
She figured it was broad daylight and the restaurant would be bustling with people. Therefore, they wouldn’t dare cause a Mene. She was curious to see how far they could take their lies and how convincingly they could play their parts. As a result, she decided to go.
However, before she even made it to the restaurant, she was knocked unconscious as she entered an alleyway.
Upon awakening, she found herself confined in that place.
After an indeterminate amount of time had passed, the door creaked open.
A sliver of moonlight streamed in from outside, simultaneously illuminating the malicious smirk on the figure’s face.
It’s him! The deputy general manager of the branch office, Daryl Cohen!
She had considered the possibility of an insider within the company being responsible, but she never expected it to be him.
“How crude. How could they tie our delicate Ms. Willis up like this?”
Daryl’s tone sounded sympathetic. He sauntered in, shut the door behind him, and casually flicked on the light. A light that was shrouded in cobwebs, cast an unusually dim glow around the room.
Using the light, Jemima was finally able to make out the room before her.
The room was furnished with a dining table, a couch, and a television cabinet, reminiscent of a traditional living room from the past.
The interior was laden with a thick layer of dust and cobwebs, a clear indication that the place had been abandoned for quite
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Jemima withdrew her observant gaze, letting it fall upon Daryl. With her icy yet beautiful eyes, she stared at him fervonly
“Well, those little eyes of yours are quite fierce, aren’t they?” He continued laughing, reaching out to caress her face.
Jemima shook her head in disgust as a layer of goosebumps quickly formed on the body.
Daryl rubbed his fingers, savoring the delicate softness of her skin. He then brought his hand to his nose and took a whitt “You smell divine. Throwing such a stunning beauty into the sea is such a terrible waste”
Jemima’s eyes widened in shock.
The fear she had recently gripped her, seized her once again.
The difference was, this time, she was lucid.
She desperately tried to free herself from the ropes binding her hands and feet. Due to her intense struggle, the already decayed wooden chair snapped a leg with a sharp crack.
The chair tipped over abruptly, and she was thrown off balance, tumbling in the same direction and ending up on the ground.
The dust that had been kicked up filled her nostrils, causing an urge to cough. However, the tape over her mouth prevented. any such relief, leaving her in a state of discomfort. Her face turned beet red from the strain and tears began to spill from
eyes.
Daryl squatted down excitedly. “So smart, are you? Already laying down on your own?”
His hand gently caressed her calf, purposefully inching upward. He reveled in her vulnerability, her fear, her tears, and her despair. The more he watched, the more he was consumed by lust.
“I’ve changed my mind. I won’t throw you into the sea. Instead, I’ll keep you here. When I’m in the mood, I’ll come over for bit of fun, to experience the joy of being a CEO.”
Jemima glared furiously at him.
“Don’t be so resistant,” he said. “You’re still pleasuring men here. I may not be as young and handsome as Mr. Sterling, but I can assure your safety. What could be more important than staying alive?”
You shameless loser! I can’t believe you’re trying to gaslight me!
However, in the next moment, Jemima suddenly fell silent. She lowered her gaze, as if considering his proposal. After a few seconds, she lifted her head again, looking at him with misty eyes, and gavea
gave a slight nod.
