Mr. Longbottom laughed heartily. Then, he looked at her and said, “Ms. Carrie, this may not be up to you. It’s best if you agree. Even if you don’t agree, you’ll have to, because I’ve approached you. I can’t let you expose me. Otherwise, I’ll have to silence you.
“I will also make you die a painful death. You’ve seen my men, there are more than ten of them.”
Carrie’s face turned deathly pale.
“Ms. Carrie, do you choose to be with me, or do you choose death? I’ll give you a few minutes to consider.”
Carrie glanced at the dozen or so men in black.
Then she looked at Mr. Longbottom. Who exactly was this man?
He spoke of killing without hesitation.
Could he be a serial killer?
Carrie suddenly sank to her knees.
“Mr. Longbottom, please spare my life. I don’t want to die. I’m only twenty years old, and I don’t want to die.”
Her life had just begun.
Mr. Longbottom stood up, walked over to her, and lifted her.
Carrie understood his intentions. Her face grew even paler, but she made no resistance.
After an unknown amount of time, the two emerged.
Carrie’s face was marked with tear streaks, and her eyes were filled with hatred.
These people saw her as a pawn for a reason—her undying resentment toward Serenity.
She could feel invisible nets spreading, trying to ensnare Serenity.
She did not know who Serenity had offended to attract so many unwelcome guests. What was even more perplexing was that these guests, instead of directly approaching Serenity, took a circuitous route and ended up at Carrie’s doorstep.
All wanting her to be the scapegoat.
“Serenity has close ties with Jane Young-Johnson from Annenburg. She has an adopted son who gets along with Sonny. If one day you can see the adopted son, find a way to bring him to me.”
Mr. Longbottom’s true target was Laurence.
Carrie remained silent.
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