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Benjamin’s grip did not loosen. If anything, his fingers dug deeper into the skin of Lisa’s neck. At this point Lisa was struggling to breathe.Her own hands clawed at his wrist as her nails scraped his hands. Her vision was beginning to blur.“I’ll ask you one last time,” Benjamin said, in a low voice as he stared at her. “Where have you been Lisa?”Lisa’s voice came out in a gasp. “I was at the hospital.”Benjamin’s eyes narrowed instantly. “Lies,” he snapped. “Don’t insult me, Lisa. You really think I’m stupid enough to believe that?”Her knees trembled beneath her as she tried to keep herself upright. “I’m telling the truth.”“No,” Benjamin cut in, his grip tightening again, making her choke harder. “The absolute worst thing you could possibly do to yourself right now is stand here in front of me, looking me in the eye, and lie. So you better start talking, and this time, give me the truth.”She shook her head. “I’m not lying, It’s the truth.”“And you expect me to believe you dis
Chapter 90
LISA'S HOUSE Lisa pushed her key into the lock and opened the door. Immediately she opened the door, her eyes swept across the room and instantly saw that her place was a mess.Not just messy from neglect, not like she had forgotten to clean up before leaving. This was deliberate. The couch cushions were ripped apart, the stuffing spilled on the floor. Drawers had been yanked out entirely and overturned. The small coffee table she had once carefully placed in the center of the room was tipped on its side, one of the legs cracked at an angle. Even the picture frames on the walls had been knocked down, their glass shattered across the floor.For a moment she simply stood there in the doorway, her fingers still around the doorknob, staring in disbelief at what used to be her space.“Benjamin…” she muttered under her breath.Of course it was him. Who else would do something like this? Who else had both the motive and the lack of restraint to ransack her home like it was some crime scene
Chapter 89
SCOTT’S GUEST HOUSEThe sound of the front door opening made both women turn their heads.Scott stepped into the living room. He looked calm, though there was a trace of tiredness in his eyes.Leah’s face lit up instantly. “Hey, you’re back!” she said brightly, in a light tone.Scott’s gaze flicked from Leah to Lisa. He gave Lisa a small nod. “Lisa.”Lisa returned the nod politely, offering the faintest smile. “Scott.”Leah straightened and pushed herself up from the couch with a little bounce. “I was just about to… uh…” She glanced toward the kitchen and waved her hand vaguely in that direction. “Do something. I’ll, uh, just… leave you two to talk.”Lisa glanced at her. “You don’t have to leave.”“Oh no, it’s fine,” Leah said quickly, shooting Lisa a knowing and playful look. She wanted Scott and Lisa to talk freely. She didn't know how they would say their goodbyes but she didn't want them to hold back because of her. “I’ve been hogging all the conversation anyway.” She grinned bri
Chapter 88
BENJAMIN'S HOUSE Benjamin descended the narrow basement with his hands deep in the pockets of his black trousers.He reached the bottom and paused for a moment, standing before the heavy steel door. The air down here was cooler, dense, and tinged with the metallic scent of blood and the faint stench of sweat. Two of his men stood guard at the entrance.One of them straightened immediately. “Boss,” he said, in a low and respectful way. He then reached for the latch.Benjamin didn’t even look at him. He simply nodded once, and the man swung the door open.Inside, the basement had a single overhead light that swung from a chain. In the center of the room sat a metal chair, bolted to the floor. The man in the chair — the one Benjamin had once trusted to find Lisa — was barely recognizable. His swollen face was a mess of cuts and bruises, one eye swollen completely shut and his split lips had dried blood on it. His shirt hung in tatters, soaked through and fresh blood ran down from a wo
Chapter 87
MR. DAVID'S OFFICE Scott pushed open the door to David’s office and stepped inside, shaking off the light drizzle from outside. David was already there, sitting behind his desk with his reading glasses perched low on his nose, going through a stack of papers.“Scott,” David greeted warmly, glancing up from what he was doing with a faint smile. “Right on time,” he added. “Come in.”Scott walked in and shut the door behind him. David stood, offered his hand, and then gestured to the chair across from him.“Have a seat.”Scott dropped into the leather chair with a sigh, running a hand through his hair. He looked tense, jaw tight. He hated the idea of sitting in the same room as Gale for more than a second.David leaned back slightly in his chair, his eyes narrowing as he studied Scott's expression. “ What's with the look, Scott?”Scott didn’t waste time. “I don’t like this, David. Not one bit. This whole meeting with Gale—it doesn’t sit right with me. My gut’s screaming at me that he’s
Chapter 86
The front door shut behind Scott with a thud, and the sound of his car starting drifted in through the living room window. Leah stood there for a second, hands on her hips, staring at the space where her brother had just been.She exhaled in a long, theatrical sigh. “Of course,” she muttered under her breath. “Perfect timing, Leah, perfect timing.”She padded barefoot into the kitchen. “Might as well feed myself if I’m gonna be babysitting,” she said to nobody in particular. She yanked the fridge open, scanning its contents. “Milk… eggs… leftover takeout… yeah, eggs win.”As she pulled out a carton, she glanced toward the ceiling, listening for any movement upstairs. The faint sound of running water came from upstairs.“Still in the bathroom,” Leah mumbled. “Probably still in the shower, Perfect. That gives me a chance to make breakfast for us.”Upstairs, Lisa stood in front of the mirror, toweling her damp hair. She hated the idea of staying here any longer than necessary because s
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