After getting into the taxi, Olivia's eyes fell on the driver.
The driver also looked at her through the mirror.
When their eyes met, the driver smiled at her. And Olivia clenched her hands.
The driver had a handsome face, a face she had seen before.
She had seen it on the report.
Last month, an extramarital affair of the director of the RISE was revealed. And the woman he had an affair with was Ann.
She knew this report and read it.
Grace showed that report to her. She remembered the face.
The face belonged to the man who was driving now.
Michael.
Seeing Olivia's expression, Michael smiled and said, "Miss Hadley, don't worry. I won't hurt you."
"Michael, if you don't want to hurt me, you won't threaten me."
Michael wanted to threaten her as he took Grace away.
Michael's smile deepened. "It's not a threat. It's just a deal with you, Miss Hadley."
a deal.
The tightly clenched hand of Olivia loosened.
She looked into Michael's eyes. "Is Ann with you?"
"Yes, she's having an eye on Grace."
Michael was very calm as if he was having a normal conversation.
But no one would like such a conversation when he/her was forced.
Olivia stopped asking and turned to look out the window.
Michael saw Olivia looking out the window. He smiled and looked ahead.
About half an hour later, the car stopped in an abandoned factory.
The factory was surrounded by a wasteland of grass and trees.
It could be said that there was nowhere to turn for help.
Michael and Olivia got out of the car.
"Miss Hadley, please come in."
Michael stretched out his hand, as if he was bringing Olivia to have a meeting. He was very polite.
Olivia walked in without saying a word.
It was very quiet here, and there was no sound except for the sound of insects and birds.
But Olivia believed that Grace was inside, and so was Ann.
Michael was not afraid of Olivia running away, nor was he afraid of Olivia playing tricks. This was because Olivia cared about Grace.
Soon they went upstairs and stopped in an open space.
Ann was inside, and so was Grace.
As in the photo, Grace was tied up to a chair and her mouth was taped.
The difference was that in the photo sent for Olivia, Grace was fainted. But Grace was awake now and she glared at Ann.
And there were two red palm marks on Grace's face.
Hearing the sound, Grace immediately looked over. When she saw Olivia, she immediately became excited and cried out.
Her eyes were full of words which said: "Olivia, why were you here?"
Olivia looked at Ann. "Let Grace go."
Ann was smiling with a stick in her hand.
Logically speaking, this smile should be very beautiful, but on Ann's face, it was very ferocious.
Ann looked at Olivia. "Olivia, long time no see."
She raised the corners of her mouth and smiled wantonly, completely different from the person who used to be introverted.
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