FreeGoodNovelChapter 851 Chapter 851: Carrie knew struggling was pointless. These men were bigger, stronger, and trained for this sort of thing. She stopped resisting, standing tall despite the bruises forming beneath her clothes.
She took a deep breath, keeping her voice steady. “I get it," she said coolly. "You're just doing your job. I won't cause trouble. But get your boss out here. My friend was taken here against her will. And she's not just snobody. If you hold her here, this will escalate into something far beyond your pay grade. I'll make it easy for you. Let her go, and I won't cause problems. Whatever she owes inside, I'll pay double." Carrie carried herself with an air of authority, but her beauty and youth made her seem out of place. To the bodyguards, she was an unfamiliar face. They were trained to recognize the city's elite-the socialites, the power players, and even the women who cnot to indulge, but to observe. Remembering faces was a survival skill in their line of work.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtOne wrong move, one misstep with the wrong person, could cost them more than just their jobs. And yet, they didn't know her.
To them, that meant one thing: she wasn't from a family important enough to be remembered. Which meant her threats didn't carry as much weight as she thought.
The men weren't convinced.
Marina, however, jumped in. "Yes! Yes! We can pay! How much do you want? I'll transfer it right now! If it's not enough, my brother can give you more when he comes." Discover stories now galShe frantically searched her designer bag for a card, her voice rising with urgency.
One of the guards muttered, "It could be a problem if Mr. Webster shows up." Another scoffed, "He's just a school principal." "Still a Webster. He'll take over the family eventually..." An older, more experienced guard made a decision. "Take the woman inside, all this yelling might upset the customers inside. We'll let the manager deal with her." He turned to Carrie, his voice cold. "Don't fight us." Marina panicked. "No, wait! You can't take her! I said I'd pay!" She reached for Carrie through the bars, but Carrie was too far away. It was useless.
The bodyguard remained firm. "Miss Webster, you're not customers here. This is a legitimate business, and every transaction is recorded. How can we take your money now? Besides, this lady climbed in through the gate. Even if you call the police, we have nothing to hide." Marina clenched her fists, frustrated. Before she could argue further, Carrie interjected, her voice steady. "Marina, it's fine. You stay here and make the call if anything happens. It wouldn't look good for the club if I went in and didn't cback out." Though her words seemed meant to reassure Marina, there was an underlying message hidden in them. When Carrie mentioned "call," her gaze shifted slightly-a subtle signal. Marina caught on quickly.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe wasn't foolish. Carrie was telling her to get backup.
Trying to appear composed, Marina nodded. "Carrie don't worry."
The men took Carrie and led her inside. As soon as they disappeared from sight Marina rushed back to the car and dialed a number. "Kyson, where are you? Carrie's been taken!" Chapter 851
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