There was a moment of confusion reflected in her eyes, but as a maid, she knew better than to question her boss.
As such, Rita swallowed her doubts, hoisted Lexi up, and headed towards the spacious RV parked outside.
Callum took another look around Natalia’s apartment, knowing that she would undoubtedly come looking for the girl. He swiftly wrote a note for her. [Natalia, I’ve gone back home. Take care!]
He tried to create the illusion of Lexi returning home. He then meticulously inspected the apartment until he was sure there was no trace left before he comfortably drove back to the mansion.
Following Callum's instructions, Rita drove Lexi back to the mansion and locked her in a specially designed room. After completing all these tasks, she retreated.
Callum's secrets were best left undiscovered, safer that way.
When Lexi woke up, she realized she was no longer in Natalia's cozy little apartment. Everything around her was lavish, a stark contrast to the simplicity and warmth of Natalia's place.
Where was she?
Lexi pushed through the pain in her body, towards the door. Despite her efforts to twist the doorknob, it wouldn't budge. Obviously, she was locked in.
Lexi quickly regained her composure. It seemed that Callum had imprisoned her to cover up his despicable actions.
But how could he conceal such an act indefinitely? Did he plan to keep her captive forever?
Lexi's heart sank. This was her first time in England; she knew no one here. If she disappeared, would anyone notice?
She couldn't even get in touch with Natalia. Lexi gave a bleak laugh. She had once wished for someone to imprison her in a mansion, and her absurd desire had come true on this trip to England. This was indeed self-inflicted misery!
If Callum had erased all evidence in the room, did that mean even if she disappeared, no one would suspect him?
Where was her phone? Ignoring the pain in her body, Lexi frantically searched the room, but after turning the room upside down, she found no trace of her phone, not even a landline.
She leaned against the wall, her head bowed in defeat. Of course, if Callum intended to imprison her, he wouldn't provide her with a means to call for help.
How could such a vile man do such a thing? Not only had he violated her, but now he intended to imprison her in a place unknown to others.
Lexi laughed bitterly. Was this her trip to England? It was absurd and laughable!
Over the years, she had had boyfriends but had always been reserved. It was unimaginable that she would lose her innocence to a scumin a foreign land!
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