Sonia’s scream was muffled by the exotic padding of the room and could barely be heard outside but those in the room were almost deafened by it as she ignored all elegance. She kicked and clawed futilely at the men carrying her like a bag of rice back to where Andre was seated. He emotionlessly collected the gun from Jose whose deadpan expression made it difficult for one to know what his thoughts were at that moment.

The doctors were not so skilled in the art of poker face though and apprehension was written on their faces. The younger doctor looked like he might follow suit in Sonia’s screaming episode. He looked closer to fainting as he mopped nervously at the sudden sweat that beaded on his forehead.

Dr Frederick cleared his throat as the bodyguards threw Sonia to the floor and stand back. Their stance was alert and ready as if they were anticipating the moment she would try to run again.

“I would suggest you keep calm, pre…”

“Did I hire you personally with exorbitant payments