Abbie glanced at her phone, reading a text from Laurence that said, "Baby, I'm waiting for you in the room. Hurry up, don't keep me waiting. After tonight, you'll be the third female lead in this film."
She bit her lip, feeling a mix of humiliation and resentment, but ultimately resigned herself to her fate as she walked toward the room mentioned in the text.
...
Meanwhile, Felicia was wandering through the maze-like palace, struggling to find an exit.
To make matters worse, she had taken a wrong turn.
At the end of this particular corridor was a heavy black door with no other way out!
She stood frozen, debating whether to run back, but the sound of approaching footsteps from the bodyguards made it clear they were closing in on her.
Earlier, while fleeing, she had caught a glimpse of Dexter and Myra leaving, following closely behind Arnold.
They had all seen the picture of Kayla's wrist after she had cut it, and they were rushing to her aid. This included Sebastian, who had promised to take her away if needed.
Biting her lip, Felicia realized she had no choice but to face them head-on.
In her frantic state, she failed to notice the intricate, ancient patterns on the door behind her, which radiated an air of mystery and danger in the dim light...
Suddenly, the door swung open, and a long, powerful hand reached out, pulling her inside...
Felicia was momentarily disoriented, and before she could react, a hot body pressed against her, pinning her against the door. Then, a raspy voice whispered urgently in her ear.
"Help me, and I'll repay you."
Felicia's eyes widened in shock, and before she could protest, her lips were silenced.
Damn it!
...
The bodyguards were closing in on the corridor, only to find the area empty.
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