“Yes,”
Blair said, “I really feel bad for you, Barlow.”
A wry smile came to Barlow’s lips.
“If you’re sorry, reward me after the mission.”
“Sure.”
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In an abandoned warehouse nestled near the sea in the eastern suburbs of Wragos, the dim light from
an overhead incandescent lamp cast a feeble glow over the scene.
Kennedi approached Karina, her nimble fingers untying the black cloth that covered Karina’s eyes and
deftly removing the towel that gagged her.
Karina remained bound to a chair, her eyes blinking as they adjusted to the sudden brightness. She
fixed her gaze on Kennedi, a rush of anxiety flooding her chest.
“Kennedi, what’s going on? Why did you kidnap me?”
Karina’s voice trembled with disbelief as she never expected Kennedi to kidnap her.
She had always considered Kennedi a friend, so this sudden twist was bewildering.
Kennedi stared at her intently, a whirlwind of conflicting emotions playing out in her eyes.
“Why does he like you? You are not that beautiful.”
Karina’s brow furrowed in response.
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“Who are you talking about? What do you want from me? Let me go!”
Kennedi squatted down, her gaze unwavering as she looked at Karina.
“Do you have feelings for Barlow?”
Karina’s surprise was palpable.
“Why on earth are you asking that? Do you even know Barlow?”
Kennedi stood up, her words dripping with measured certainty.
“Yes,
I have mentioned him to you before.”
“You have mentioned him to me?”