Chapter 143
Mandy ended the call and turned to Seline, a deep frown creasing her face. “Seline, do you think that Cheryl chick didn’t give her a strong enough dose?”
When they bought the drug, the seller swore it would knock someone out instantly. But somehow, that bitch, Suzanne, still had the strength to bash Todd over the head. If the Lloyd family decided to press charges, things could get messy.
Seline’s expression darkened as she hissed through clenched teeth, “Cheryl and Suzanne—both of those bitches are nothing but trouble.” The drug should have been more than enough. There was no way this should have happened. No way she was paying Cheryl the full amount. She was an incompetent idiot.
Mandy glanced at the tightly shut door, still feeling uneasy. “Maybe we should stay and keep an eye on things. This time, we can’t let that bitch escape.” She didn’t want any more surprises.
Just then, two security guards approached. Seline shook her head and smirked. “No need, Mom. I can handle this on my own. I’ll pull myself out of this.” She turned to the guards and gave a slight nod, her eyes gleaming with malice. “With these two standing guard, let’s see what stunts she can still pull.” Suzanne was tied up, so there was no way she was getting out of this.
Mandy faced the guards and gave them a firm warning. “Make sure nothing goes wrong. There’ll be a hefty reward if this goes smoothly.” The guards immediately nodded. “Understood, ma’am.”
Only then did Mandy relax. She turned back to Seline and gave an approving nod. “Alright. If anything happens, call me.” Seline waved her off casually. “Don’t worry, Mom. I’ve got this.”
As Mandy left, Seline’s face twisted into a cruel sneer. Suzanne had been acting all high and mighty, always playing the innocent one and pretending to be above everyone else. In Seline’s eyes, she was even clinging to Jenson. The thought of Suzanne being trapped with a disgusting old creep filled Seline with satisfaction. She couldn’t wait to see her utterly shattered. Imagining the scene playing out inside the room, Seline couldn’t stop herself from smiling.
Inside the room, Todd’s eyes landed on the blood-stained ashtray on the floor. His expression twisted in rage. With a sharp kick, he sent it flying. The glass ashtray smashed against the wall, shattering into pieces.
On the bed, Suzanne’s mind was slipping. Heat consumed her; her body instinctively writhing. A soft, involuntary moan escaped her lips. Todd’s head snapped toward her. Her face was flushed, and her body was trembling. Her curves were moving. His eyes darkened with lust. “Fuck… What a perfect little whore.”
He strode over, grabbed her roughly, and yanked her into his arms. But the sudden movement sent a jolt of pain through his head. He clenched his teeth, his rage boiling over. Snarling, he raised his hand and slapped her across the face.
Suzanne’s head whipped to the side, her vision spinning. The pain was blinding. Her body, limp and weak, felt like a discarded rag doll. Todd’s grip tightened as he glared at her with murderous intensity. His voice was laced with venom. “You think you can hit me and get away with it, bitch? You don’t like it rough? Fine. I’ll make sure you never forget tonight.” She had humiliated him. If word got out that a woman knocked him out, he’d be the laughingstock of his circle.
Suzanne felt the sting on her cheek spread like fire, and her head buzzed. Then, as he threw her back onto the bed, something pressed against an acupoint in her back. The rope that bound her was digging into the right spot, and a sudden wave of clarity washed over her. She bit down hard on her lip, drawing blood. She used the pain to fight against the haze clouding her mind. She struggled to still her body, repeatedly pressing herself against the bed frame to force the acupoint to be stimulated over and over again. Slowly, the unbearable heat inside her started to ease just slightly. She gasped for air with shaky breaths and forced herself to sound weak. “Todd… please let me go. I was wrong.”
She had to buy time. Todd’s tongue flicked across his lips, his grin predatory. “You really think I’d fall for that shit again?” The last time she played innocent, he ended up unconscious. No way in hell he was letting that happen again. Grabbing her shirt, he ripped it open in one brutal motion. The fabric tore apart, leaving her exposed. His face twisted with sick pleasure, his hands twitching with excitement. “This time, bitch, you’re gonna learn exactly how I like to play.”