There was still hope for them to rise up and regain their dignity.
But if she was thrown into prison, it would be the end of her. She couldn’t even begin to imagine all the horrors that waited for her there.
No, Melody had to escape! She couldn’t just stand here and wait to be captured. In any case, she was sure that Valerie would aid her.
“Remember this day, Lucinda! I will have my revenge, just wait and see!”
Melody dashed toward the door. It wasn’t too late for her to flee the villa through the back entrance.
Unfortunately, Lucinda was quicker. She grabbed Melody by the wrist and held her in place.
“You’re too naive for your own good. Did you really think you can run away from the National Security Bureau? Listen up. I may be able to help you dodge prison, as long as you tell me Valerie’s true identity.”
Melody sneered and roll her eyes.
“And I thought you were so capable.
Aren’t you supposed to be well-connected? Are you telling me that your resources aren’t that good, after all?”
Lucinda shrugged.
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“I just thought I’d save my self some time, but it looks like you really value your friendship with her. You would rather go to prison than betray her, huh? Well, don’t let me stop you then.”
She flung Melody’s hand away, just in time for a couple of policemen to stride into the room. Two more followed behind, blocking the doorway. They made quick work of apprehending Melody and ushering her downstairs.
Melody struggled desperately against them.
“Lucinda!” she screamed.
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“I’m telling you, you can’t afford to offend Valerie! You are nothing compared to her! I’ll be waiting to see your inevitable downfall!”
Each word that came out of her mouth was dripping with hatred, along with a heavy implication of what was to come.
Lucinda didn’t bother responding, and just watched the authorities drag Melody out of sight, When they were gone, she looked around the room and rummaged through the cabinets and drawers for some sort of clue. She came upon a photo album in one of the dresser drawers.
Lucinda flipped it open, and the first thing she saw was a photo of Melody and Valerie standing side by side in front of the gates of their university.
Lucinda peered closely at Valerie, who was beaming at the camera.
Once again, she felt that sense of familiarity wash over her.
Even during their first meeting, Lucinda had felt that something was off about Valerie. Especially since the woman had expressed knowledge of Lucinda’s past in Forden.
But when Lucinda thought about it now, she realized that it seemed that Valerie wanted Lucinda to find out about her friendship with Melody.
What the hell was that woman playing at?