CHAPTER TEN

It was pitch black, so dark that the body lying on the ground in the cramped room was barely visible. The figure, a female, stirred awake and was seized by panic as she struggled to see her surroundings in the darkness. With her hands groping the walls, she attempted to stand up, but the sharp pain shooting through her legs caused her to collapse.

Avery winced as her legs gave way, realizing she had sprained her ankle. Just then, she heard the metallic sounds of gears and locks. For a fleeting moment, silence engulfed the room, followed by creaking noises, and suddenly, a bright light flooded the space. It was so intense that she had to shield her eyes until they adjusted.

"The Boss wants you," a deep, husky voice declared, drawing her gaze in its direction.

"F*** you!" Avery cursed, glaring defiantly at the stranger. "I won't budge from here unless you tell me where I am."

The man entered the room, towering over her, and stared down. "I forgot to mention one thing—it's not a reque