Chapter 91: Chapter 91

Winter's POV

As I opened my eyes, I saw an unfamiliar place full of cobwebs and old things. It was quite dark and the only thing that was lighting up the small room was a candle. I was sitting on a wooden chair with my hands tied behind my back and my mouth gagged.

Where am I? And why am I here?

Wait, I remember now. I went to an amusement park with Elisse. Then, as I stepped out of the public toilet, someone appeared from behind me and covered my mouth with a handkerchief.

All of a sudden, the door went open and a fat man wearing a black shirt and holding a tray of food stepped in. He put the tray on the small table and placed it in front of me. "Here, eat that if you're hungry. You're too lucky to even get food from us. You should be thankful to our boss."

He removed the gag in my mouth, which gave me the chance to finally speak.

"Who are you? And why am I here? What do you want from me?"

"Just stop asking and eat. Boss will come here tomorrow, so might as well you reserve all of your questions for him."

"Please, let me go. I don't want to see your boss. I can pay you any amount, just help me escape from here!"

The fat man laughed. "Well, your offer sounds good. But I am not a traitor. Don't worry, I don't think boss would kill you, anyway."

"Then tell me who is your boss!"

"I already told you to shut up! Eat now or I'll take your food away!"

"Take it away! I don't eat food like that!"

"Fine! Starve yourself to death if that's what you want!"

"Somebody there?! Please, help me! Help me! Help me---mmmh!"

The fat man gagged my mouth again and took the tray of food away with him as he left me in that room.

Who the hell is their boss and what does he want from me?

I need to escape from here!

I roamed my eyes around the dark room and tried to look for something I could use to untie my hands, but it looks like they made sure I wouldn't find anything because all the things were placed away from me. I tried moving my hands and tried to loosen the rope, but it won't work.

I also tried moving the chair, but that only caused me to fall to the floor.

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"Looks like she tried to escape last night, huh?"

I was awakened by the voices inside the small room. I was still lying on the floor, since I tried to escape last night, but I wasn't able to. I got surprised when they carried my chair and lifted me up again.

By that time, I saw a man wearing a gray suit but was wearing a mask for me not to recognize his face. But based on his body proportion, he looked as if he was already in his 40s.

"Hello there, Winter Wesley."

There were also five bulky men wearing masks standing behind him. One of them walked over to me and removed the gag from my mouth.

"Who are you? How did you know my name and what do you want from me?!"

"I am someone you don't know. Anyway, since you finally asked me the question, I will answer it for you. Your grandfather, Mr. Wesley."

My brows furrowed at him. "W-What about my grandfather?"

"His company has been the most successful in the country for the past few years. Also, he was declared to be the President of Royal Group Of Companies last month. But I don't think he deserves it."

"What are you saying? My grandpa worked hard for everything he has now!"

He laughed sarcastically. "Worked hard? He's just lucky because he was born to be in the family f the richest family in the country. He never really deserved to be the President of Royal."

"Shut up!"

"You're the one who should shut up here, young lady! If he doesn't go down as the President of Royal, you know what's going to happen with you."

"W-What?! Are you going crazy?! You're a devil! You want him to quit being a president of Royal group just because you're insecure?! If you're thinking you can be better than him if you do this, then you're wrong! You're nothing but an ugly, insecure---

Before I could even continue what I was about to say, his palm already hit my right cheek. He hit me so hard that I could taste the blood from the corner of my lips.

"You spoiled brat celebrity! You know nothing about what I have done! I worked hard for everything I have now! And all the things that your stupid family has, all of it should be mine!"

After yelling at my face, he left that room and I even heard him say to his man to hurt me if I ever try to escape again.

Tears filled my eyes, although I tried my best not to cry.

"Someone please, help me... Please..." I kept on mumbling as if someone would actually hear my voice.