Chapter 71: The Kidnapping
(Sophia's POV)
The night air felt unusually cold as I stepped out of the taxi at M City Plaza. I scanned the dimly lit entrance area, expecting to see Jack lurking somewhere in the shadows.
Nothing.
The lobby was quiet, with only the night security guard dozing at his desk. I breathed a sigh of relief. Maybe Jack had already gone upstairs, found nothing of value, and left in frustration.
"Maybe I'm worrying for nothing," I muttered to myself, turning to leave.
That's when I felt it—a large hand clamping over my mouth from behind. I tried to scream, but the sound was muffled against the rough palm.
"Mmph!" I struggled wildly, my arms flailing as I tried to break free.
The man's grip was like iron. He dragged me backward, my feet barely touching the
