Sam stayed another two days with Betty as they both arranged the purchase of an apartment in Perth for Sam before flying back to Sydney. En route from the airport via an Uber, she checked in with Lyn, Craig, and Chris to inform them of her return.
Back in her Sydney apartment, Sam walked into her boardroom to drop off the meeting’s documents. She screamed at the scene before her. Sister Sue was tied to one of the chairs, bruised and battered and crying profusely.
“About time, mademoiselle, we’ve been waiting for you!” a well-groomed man bellowed in a mixed Australian and French accent. He wore black trousers and his white shirt sleeves were rolled up to reveal tanned forearms. With one hand he grabbed Sister Sue by her hair and with the other, he held a knife to her throat.
“Who are you
