A tall man was curled up in a corner of a cold, dark room.

Shane could hear a click. He was like a rat in the dark and was silently paying attention to what was happening outside.

The tiniest sound would attract his attention. He adjusted his glasses and stumbled toward the door.

A ray of light shone in through, and Shane became hopeful.

Ethan's men didn't do anything to him after he made the video clearing up the misunderstanding about Olivia. But he hadn't had anything to eat or drink for over half a day. His throat was parched.

The door was finally being opened. Was he going to be freed?

A tall and well-built man appeared at the door. Shane anxiously asked, "I did what you asked. You should let me go now."

Someone turned on the lights in the room. The bright light shone right into Shane's eyes, so he covered his eyes with his hands.

After his eyes adjusted to the light, he heard an indifferent voice say, "You think you'd be leaving?"

The voice wasn't loud, but Shane f