Chapter 112: Unusual absence.

Jennifer lay there, her mind racing with thoughts of escape and revenge, but her body refused to cooperate. She was trapped at the mercy of Matilda's cruelty and Brutus's brute strength. The darkness closed in around her, and she wondered if she would ever see the light of day again. Henry arrived at the company on Monday morning, eager to review the files Richard had sent him. As he delved into the documents, he noticed something was missing, and his mind raced to identify what it was. After a few moments of scrutiny, he finally pinpointed the discrepancy. Setting the files aside, he reached for his intercom and called for Richard, his voice firm and commanding. "Richard, come to my office, please," Henry said, his eyes fixed on the papers in front of him. Some minutes later, a knock on the door announced Richard's arrival. "Come in," Henry said absent-mindedly, his attention still focused on the files. Richard entered the room; his footsteps were quiet on the carpeted flo