An insidious grin was plastered on Jack's face, and his hands gripped a box with only two buttons — one red and one blue. "Alright. I'll keep it short and simple for you," Jack's voice dripped with malice as he stared into Sameer's eyes. "Tell me the names of the people who stole from Mr. Reese, and you'll be free."
Sameer's heart pounded against his chest, terror choking his voice. "I have no idea!" he screamed as loud as he possibly could. "I-I have nothing to do with this! Please! Y-You have to believe me!"
Click!
Jack pressed the red button with a devious smile on his face, and the chain supporting Sameer's bound hands began to tighten, pulling him upward.
"Wha-" Panic surged through him as he realized he was being hoisted from the ground, and he cried out once again, "Please! I-I'm telling the truth! You have to believe me!"
