The man grinned, pleased.

Evelyn scoffed. "Don't be fooled by this chick. She overpowered you once, and yet you're still messing around with her. Aren't you scared she might kill you?"

Evelyn was sharp and observant, seemingly able to read Nicole's thoughts.

Nicole shook her head, insisting, "No, I won't. As long as you don't kill me, I'll obey and not cause any trouble."

Nicole feigned a fear of death. The man took Nicole's earlier success in attacking him as a mere stroke of luck, refusing to believe he could be overpowered by a delicate woman Like Nicole. He preferred to deceive himself rather than accept such an embarrassing truth.

Yet, Evelyn didn't buy Nicole's act and remained on high alert. Women understood women better, she thought, and she could see right through Nicole. She was sure Nicole was not as obedient as she pretended to be.

Evelyn then instructed the man, "Put her in the car and prepare to sell her off tonight."

Nicole felt a chill run down her spine. Were they really planning to sell her tonight?

The man loosened one of Nicole's bindings, only to fasten it again and nudge her toward the vehicle.

Nicole advanced slowly, mulling over her escape. Her imminent abduction meant facing unknown dangers. This moment was her only chance. Yet, escape seemed futile with four or five people encircling her.

Impatient with Nicole's pace, the man yanked on the rope and snapped, “Stop dragging your feet. Move faster!"

Nicole, realizing her limited options, decided to appeal to the man.

In a gentle, flirtatious tone, she said, “Kind sir, I'm terrified. Where are we going?"

The man's eyes narrowed with suspicion. “Stop asking forbidden questions. Why so chatty? Are you plotting an escape like Evelyn claimed?"

At the mention of Evelyn, Nicole understood she was the bespectacled woman. Pretending to be frightened and tearful, she pleaded, "I would never dare, kind sir. Your face seems so kind. I trust you. I speak only to you because I feel you wouldn't harm me..."

Her flattery seemed to work. The man, clearly pleased, replied, "Indeed, enjoy these last pleasant days. The ones you meet next won't see you as human."

Nicole's fear intensified, and she burst into tears. “Kind sir, please, I don't want to leave. Can't you help me?"

The man was unmoved but offered a hollow reassurance, “Get in the car. I can't release you, but I'll stay with you till the end of this journey." His lewd laughter echoed, his true intentions unchanged.

Nicole's anxiety momentarily faded. There was still a chance as Long as the man remained interested in making out with her.

According to Evelyn, men often let their desires lead them astray, which could only mean trouble for them. Nicole just needed to wait for the right moment.