Chapter 44 Shadows Unveiled

Eleanor walked over to the restaurant's door. Even as she got ready for work, she appeared determined, not realizing that an unexpected visitor would disrupt her life. She couldn't help but feel overwhelmed by the difficulties of the day as she heard the familiar noises of the city in the distance. A sleek black SUV with tinted windows screeched to a stop just in front of her as she crossed the restaurant's threshold. She took a natural step backward in response to the sudden stop and stared at the unknown vehicle. The unexpected interruption played out in front of her, the hum of the city seeming to recede into the background. Eleanor wondered what purpose the SUV's tinted windows were serving, as they made it impossible to see the people inside. The SUV door sprung open, and, before she could say anything, Eleanor was dragged with unexpected force into the car by a powerful, determined hand. The door closed quickly behind her, sealing her destiny inside the unidentified SUV. Elean