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"Please, calm down, Mr. Frank," Olivia continued, in her huss tone. "I already sent a distress signal yesterday, before we were captured. There's no need to worry. We will definitely be safe, and we will complete our mission." Olivia's words were meant to soothe Frank's overwhelming guilt, infusing her speech with conviction to reassure everyone that their suffering would not be in vain.
"Huh...what did you say!" The gang members standing nearby overheard their hushed conversation. One of them sauntered over, his demeanor dripping with condescension as he cast a disdainful glance at the captive group.
"Ahahhh..!" With a malicious intent, he callously stepped on Sara's hand, eliciting a sharp cry of pain from her.
"You bastards, what are you doing...!" Marcus cursed vehemently, his anger simmering amidst his disorientation caused by the loss of blood.
