Chapter 134

Shelmaine realized she had been kidnapped. Jason was rough-looking, with a bald head and a scar across his scalp. His expression was menacing—not the kind of person you'd want to meet in any situation. "Ms. Clarke, right?" He smoked his cigarette, squinting as he sized her up. "You're quite the beauty. Unfortunately, you'll have to make do with staying here for a while." "You know me?" Shelmaine's heart pounded, and her ears buzzed. She was terrified, and it took everything to keep her voice steady and her mind clear. "What do you think? I wouldn't have abducted you if I didn't know who you were." "Do we have a problem or something?" Jason smirked but said nothing, taking a long drag from his cigarette. Shelmaine pressed her lips together and asked cautiously, "Are you after money or something else?" "What do you think?" Jason seemed to enjoy keeping her in suspense, smiling without saying a single word. "If you want money, I can give it to you. On one condition—don't hurt me.