She clenched her teeth and continued, You seem important with all your businesses and territories. Dont lower yourself to his level. Siding with a rat like Zayden will backfire someday.
Ariana tried to sound reasonable, hoping to persuade her captor to at least guarantee her safety.
Well, its nice to hear you say that, Bennett replied mockingly after she finished speaking. You seem eager to leave, and I might consider it. But everything comes with a price. If you can entertain me, I might set you free.
Bennett casually played with a pen on his desk and watched Ariana on his screen.
Frowning, Ariana tightened her grip on the phone cord. What do you mean? she asked.
Bennett chuckled and patiently explained, Exactly what it sounds like. You know what usually happens between a man and a woman. Youll need to entertain me in bed.
Ariana hadnt expected him to be so shameless. Losing her composure, she exclaimed, I thought you had a vision, not this.
After venting a bit more, she angrily hung up.
Realizing her enemy was stubborn and ruthless, Ariana knew she had to save herself. Trapped but not defeated, she refused to give up.
Having survived a deadly ordeal before, she was determined to find a way out now.
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As she paced the room nervously, biting her fingernails, she noticed they hadnt restricted her movements within the house. The place was large, with only a few accessible rooms, almost like a giant escape room.
With that realization, Ariana decided to take risks and began searching the house more boldly for clues to escape.
While searching for a way out, she suddenly noticed a small security camera blinking red in the corner.
When Ariana spotted the camera, a realization struck her. Hadnt that man claimed he was
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monitoring her every move? Could cameras be hidden throughout the house?
Arianas anger flared. She smashed the camera with a punch and, overtaken by fury, flung a book from the table directly at it.
The camera shattered with a loud crack as the book struck it.
Watching the pieces scatter, Arianas anger began to ebb. She sighed deeply and collapsed onto the couch.
Just then, the Landline rang, signaling, no doubt, another call from that man. Gritting her teeth, Ariana eyed the phone and hesitantly picked it up after a few seconds.
Bennetts smooth, mocking voice came as soon as she answered. Youre quite the fiery one. Normally, such outbursts could spell trouble, but Ill overlook this one. Try to be a bit gentler, darling. My patience could run thin. A touch of docility might benefit you.
Her fury undiminished, Ariana let out a scornful Laugh. Oh, really? You abducted me and left me in the arena before. Now, you expect me to be gentle?
Her voice grew louder with each word, fueled by thoughts of the man orchestrating her ordeal. She said, Send Zayden here. I demand a face-to-face meeting! If death is my fate, I want to face it knowing why. Im taking someone with me! Let Zayden face me!
Since her return from that gruesome arena, Arianas determination had only strengthened.
Having witnessed such carnage and terror, what more was there to fear?
Confronting death boldly was the only path left. Alone and unaided, she steeled herself for a direct confrontation, determined not to perish without resisting.