Damn it, they had Sarah in their grasp! She had assumed Sarah had managed to escape, but little did she expect that Sarah, too, had fallen into the clutches of these individuals!

Eavesdropping on the conversation outside, Ariana's heart began to race. She pressed herself against the door, trying to catch every word, praying that their intention to trick her into leaving was merely a ruse.

Outside, a man named Mike Campbell, tall and intimidating with a prominent scar on his forehead, was leading a group. In a gruff voice, he ordered the man beside him, "Jack, get that big celebrity from downstairs. I'll keep an eye on the girl here."

“Right away, boss." Jack Ortega nodded, and then quickly strode off.

After a short while, Ariana heard heavy footsteps outside the room, followed by a dull thud, as if a large object had been carelessly thrown to the floor.

Could it be Sarah?

Ariana's heart thumped in her chest. She strained her ears for more.

Mike's voice pierced the silence.

"Wake her up!" he bellowed loudly.

A sharp, loud smack resounded through the hallway, making Ariana jump. Then she heard a familiar stifled groan.

It was unmistakably Sarah!

Ariana's body started shaking uncontrollably. Her body was gripped with terror, and she held her breath, trying to listen to the scene unfolding outside.

Upon regaining consciousness, Sarah found herself enveloped in darkness. As she moved, she realized her mouth was gagged with a piece of cloth and her hands were bound behind her.

A memory flashed - she was searching for a flashlight when she heard someone approaching. Mistaking the person for Ariana, she was about to chastise her when a sudden blow to the back of her head knocked her unconscious.

This realization sent waves of fear through Sarah, who began to whimper and squirm.

Observing her, Mike grabbed her hair and yanked her upwards. Sarah instinctively groaned and struggled against his grip.

“Set up the DV camera. Aim it at her," Mike commanded. With his physical advantage, he easily kept Sarah under control.

The original plan was to film the young woman trapped inside the room. However, since she refused to show herself, Mike decided to focus on Sarah instead.

Mike leered at Sarah, tracing a hand down her face. She was undeniably attractive, perhaps even more so than the bitch inside.

When the DV camera came into view, Sarah felt a chill sweep over her. She froze, overcome by a sense of being watched by countless eyes. The camera seemed to act like a noose, gradually tightening around her neck.