Annabelle took out her phone, intending to call Kendrick, but before she could, a girl behind her swiftly snatched it away.
“Hurry up and let our handsome guy search you. As long as you're innocent, we’ll let you go immediately,” the girl said.
The man touched the corner of his mouth and took a step forward. “Beauty, I’ll be gentle.”
As he spoke, he reached out towards Annabelle’s chest.
Annabelle instinctively stepped back, but her foot caught on a chair, causing her to lose balance and fall backward.
At the same time, the man extended his hand as if to catch her but then let it drop.
Just as Annabelle thought she was about to hit the ground, she instead landed against a firm chest. A pair of strong hands held her shoulders.
“Anna.”
A deep and gentle voice sounded behind her.
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