Brittany, consumed by a fervent desire to break free from her restraints, faced a harsh reality; there seemed to be no escape for her.
The weight of helplessness bore down on her, intensifying the emotional turmoil within, as she grappled with the impossibility of safeguarding Carol.
Zach's preparations were ironclad. Brittany couldn't escape and it was Carol's turn to face his dragon.
"Is that really all?" Zach, sporting a knowing smirk, saw through the façade of Brittany's desperate plea, understanding the depths of her turmoil.
"Did he find out something?"
As Brittany grappled with the uncertainty sparked by Zach's words, her confidence wavered for just an instant. The weight of the situation pressed down on her, making her question whether she had indeed navigated Bruce's inquiries flawlessly.
She quickly shook off the doubt, convincing herself that her answers had been impeccable.
