Cliff sent the coordinates to Caden with swift precision. Caden’s helicopter was already en route to the location. Gerry was still uncertain about the depth of the connection between Caden and Alicia.

“Caden likes her, and he wants to be close to her,” Gerry remarked.

Cliff nodded, his expression thoughtful. “She’s a capable woman.”

Gerry agreed but added, “They’re both young. Their relationship seems unstable.”

Cliff countered, his tone firm, “Caden’s feelings aren’t the problem. They’re steady.”

Gerry raised an eyebrow, confused. “Caden? Steady? He’s the most unpredictable person I know. Haven’t you seen the news? He’s now tangled up with Yolanda.”

Cliff had no interest in gossip. The earlier command from Caden to proceed “at all costs” echoed in his mind.

They had grown up together, and although Cliff had spent most of his time in the military, he understood Caden better than most.

“He’s not unpredictable. He’s in love,” Cliff said firmly.

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Gerry was taken aback. “In love? With who?” he asked, still in disbelief.

Cliff pointed to the map, his gaze focused as Caden’s red dot rapidly closed in on Alicia’s location.

“Caden is in love with Alicia,” Cliff stated plainly.

Gerry was dumbfounded.

Was Cliff serious? He couldn’t wrap his head around it.

Meanwhile, on the mountaintop, Joshua’s sadistic game had only just begun. He was thoroughly enjoying himself.

Alicia sat, bound by her wrists and ankles, powerless in front of the camera.

From his seat, Joshua leaned forward with a twisted grin. “The drug you gave me was so strong, I couldn’t function as a man for months. Today, you’re going to fix that. You’re going to be my antidote.”

His eyes roamed over her body, shameless and disgusting. His behavior made Alicia want to vomit.

But she stood still, frozen. The will to fight had been completely drained from her. She felt like a statue – cold, lifeless and without any strength.

She stared at her reflection on the camera screen.

There was no emotion in her face.

Joshua grinned. “What’s the problem? Don’t you know how to please a man? Didn’t Caden teach you how to handle things in bed?”

At the mention of Caden’s name, Alicia’s eyelashes fluttered slightly, betraying the slightest hint of emotion. Growing impatient, Joshua pulled Alicia roughly into his arms.

His voice dripped with malice. “Strip. Seduce me. I’ll film every second and send the first copy directly to Caden. After that, the whole world will get a taste.”

Alicia met his vile words with a sneer.

Joshua leaned over and taunted her. “What’s the matter? Are you afraid? If you beg, I might smear your face.”

“You still have traces of the drug in your system. You can’t even get an erection. When this video comes out, all the world will ask is why you can’t perform. So tell me, Joshua, who’s really going to be humiliated?

Me, or

Joshua couldn’t stand the humiliation and immediately slapped her across the face. Alicia’s head snapped to the side.

Her vision blurred and a ringing sound filled her ears.

Without hesitation, he pushed her to the ground. Consumed by rage, Joshua barked orders to the men standing by.

“She is yours now. Do whatever you want. Make her suffer.”

Alicia’s pupils constricted in fear.

Lewd laughter filled the room as several men descended on her, tearing at her clothing.

Alicia instinctively struggled to fight them off.

Unfortunately, they overpowered her.

Their desperate grip held her down with such force that her limbs felt on the verge of breaking.

The searing pain and terror consumed her, washing over her like an unrelenting wave.

At that moment, she felt utterly powerless, like an insect about to be crushed.

She knew that survival was out of reach.

Joshua watched the scene unfold, smoking his cigarette in silence.

His eyes remained fixed on Alicia, waiting for her to show remorse, to beg for mercy. But she didn’t move.

Her smooth skin lay exposed, which seemed to fuel the men’s impatience. One of them began to unzip his pants, preparing for the unthinkable.

The sight disgusted Joshua.

“Stop!” he barked.

The men froze, stunned by the sudden order. Though unwilling, they reluctantly stopped.

Joshua pulled Alicia’s clothes back into place and lifted her roughly. “Alicia, are you really that stubborn? You’d rather be raped than give in?” Alicia met his gaze with lifeless eyes.

Her lips curled into a faint smile. “Joshua, you’re nothing but a vile, selfish coward. Do you really think you’re worth begging?”

Joshua narrowed his eyes at her.

Veins bulged across his forehead as an angry laugh escaped him. “You’re going to regret saying that, Alicia. ” Without warning, he shoved her aside and ordered Monica to be brought in.

Realizing what he was planning, Alicia’s body stiffened. She lunged at Monica, screaming, “What are you doing? Leave her alone!” Joshua grabbed her by the throat.

As the men jeered around her, Alicia could only watch in horror as Monica was dragged into the room across from them.

The men wasted no time ripping off Monica’s clothes. Monica was powerless to resist as she was still unconscious.

Joshua watched as Alicia sobbed and shook in front of him, laughing like a villain. “There are three cameras in this room. By morning, the whole world will see how Miss Flynn was raped,” he said cruelly.

Without a second thought, Alicia pleaded with him.

“Joshua, I was wrong. Please let her go. I’m begging you, let her go!”

Joshua’s answer was heartless. “If I let her go, you’ll be the one lying in her place. What do you think?” Alicia’s legs buckled and she fell to her knees. Despair clouded her thoughts. She couldn’t think of anything else to say, so she said, “Let her go.

Joshua stood over her. “Alicia, if you do exactly as I say, I will not release the video.”

He knelt down and said to her, “You know who I despise the most. Will you become my pawn and help me destroy him? “Just as his words hung in the air, a thunderous roar came from outside.

Joshua turned his attention to the sound.

A split second later, a black car crashed through the door like a raging beast.