“Fuck off!" Lying on the ground, Zayden screamed, "I really can't reach them! But it's not too late. We haven't been at this for long, there's still time to stop them! If you keep torturing me, it'll be too late!"

Theodore's expression eased, and he lifted his foot. Simultaneously, he flashed Horace a signal with his eyes.

Getting the message, Horace hoisted the battered Zayden, dumping him into the car.

Slamming the door shut, he hit the accelerator, the car roaring towards the manor.

In the Blue Night Manor, Ariana clutched her phone, attempting to get a signal. She experimented with different angles and heights, scouring every corner of the room, but to no avail.