Chapter 82

• Katherine stepped out of the car with her hands raised, heart pounding as the reality of their capture sank in. Another of Mrs. Rojas’s men roughly grabbed Lillian, who was still groggy from her ordeal. They dragged the sisters back into the mansion, their grips like iron.
• Inside, the men tied them to chairs next to each other. Katherine struggled against the ropes, but the bindings were tight, cutting into her wrists. She glanced at Lillian, whose eyes were filled with fear and exhaustion. The sight broke her heart, fueling her determination to protect her sister.
• Mrs. Rojas strode into the room, her laughter cold and mocking. “Did you think you could save her so easily, Katherine?” she taunted. “You’re even dumber than I thought.”