Hank noticed how tense Madison was and tried to calm her down. "Ms. Quinn, there's no need to panic. As long as you don't try to run, my boss won't hurt you."
A sharp glint flashed in Madison's eyes as she shot back, "Who's your boss? And what does he want with me?"
Since she wasn't screaming or fighting, Hank seemed to relax a little. "I'm sorry, but I can't tell you who he is.
"As for what he wants, he needs you completely off the grid for six months. After that, he'll send you overseas to settle down there."
The words hit Madison like a punch. She widened her eyes as a wave of raw terror crashed over her.
Was Johnny and Kaitlyn planning to sell her off to Mudward Isle again?
Just thinking about the torture she had endured on Mudward Isle in her past life made her go still. Fear and hopelessness tightened around her like a vise, and her whole body began trembling uncontrollably.
No. Madison wasn't going back to Mudward Isle! She bit down on her lip, using the sting to try to steady herself.
Hank must have sensed the fear rising in her. He tried to reassure her again, sounding like he was afraid she might snap. "There's no need to freak out. As long as you obey our orders, your life won't be in danger."
Madison forced a smile but stayed silent. She didn't believe him for a second.
In her last life, Sam had already died before she was shipped to Mudward Isle, so Johnny and Kaitlyn hadn't had anything to worry about. They had released her in less than six months.
This time, Sam was still alive, which was exactly why she believed they planned to hide her for half a year. If Sam realized she was missing, he would definitely send people looking for her.
That thought eased her anxiety slightly. She shut her eyes and stayed silent.
Hank seemed to get it. He stayed quiet, let out a breath, and focused on the road.
Time crawled by, and before long, it was noon.
Janet texted Madison. "How's it going with the books? Need help? And no, I'm not being nice. There's a catch. You're having lunch with me."
The message sat there, unanswered.
Janet stared at her phone, frowning. "What the hell? Why isn't she texting back?"
While she was still grumbling, she fired off a single question mark, but there was still no reply. Now she was annoyed.
Had that brat really ditched her after using her?
With that thought, she called immediately. The phone rang endlessly, but nobody picked up.
Janet stared at her phone after the call ended, confusion and unease creeping in. "What's going on? She won't even answer?"
She tried calling again and again, but there was still no answer. She suddenly had a bad feeling.
Missing one or two calls could mean Madison was busy. But after this many? Even if she were swamped, she would have at least texted.


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