Chapter 51

As Emily and Ethan hurried towards their car, they were surrounded by the group of men who had been watching them. The men were armed, and they had no chance of fighting back.

"What do you want from us?" Ethan demanded, trying to sound brave despite the fear that was gnawing at him.

"We want the evidence," the leader of the group said, his voice cold and menacing.

Emily and Ethan knew that they couldn't let the evidence fall into the wrong hands. It was their only hope of stopping corruption and bringing justice to the people.

"I'll never give it to you," Emily said, her voice firm.

The leader just laughed. "We'll see about that."

The men grabbed Emily and Ethan, dragging them towards a nearby van. They were thrown inside and tied up, their mouths gagged.

As they drove away, Emily and Ethan could do nothing but wait and hope for a chance to escape. The van stopped in a remote area, and they were dragged out and thrown into a small room.

"We'll give you one more chance," the leader sai