Chapter 148

Silent, I stared at the stranger.  Carroll had enhanced the security measures for Bamboo Pavilion after our moving back.  Even an ant had to go through three inspections before its entry into this house.  Therefore, how did this stranger get in here.  I looked the thin girl up and down. Then, I asked, "What's your purpose?" "To show you the real side of Carroll." The girl cupped the water and splashed it on my body. "I am Shalock. A long time ago, I found out how terrible these men were." "Since we shared the same fate, I wanted to give you a gift." Pursing my lips, I said nothing. Shalock stopped watering me, and her index finger crossed past my shoulder. "You don't shout or call for help. Why?" "Will I succeed?" I asked. Shalock came and left at will, so could my shouts help catch her? I didn't think so.  As long as she didn't force me to parade naked, I should feel grateful to her.  Shalock couldn't help laughing. "I was right. You are smarter than I thought." "Well, let me show you