Chapter 81

Before long, the sound of footsteps echoed in the stuffy, narrow hallway. The rusty metal door opened with a bang, and there, stood Nico with a face full of anger.  

Nico's eyes turned red at Elissa's sorry state. His jaw hardened, his hands clenched into fists.  

"Let her go," Nico's voice was low, but threatening.  

The tallest man stepped forward, grinning. "Oh? So you really came? I didn't expect you to be this brave."  

Nico gave him a sharp look. "I don't want to beat around the bush. What do you want?"  

The man chuckled. "It's simple. I'm Elissa's ex. And she owes me a huge debt. So, if you want her free, pay up."  

Nico snorted. "Debt? Bullshit."  

Another thinner man approached Elissa, tracing her face with his rough fingers. "If she can't pay, we can... have fun with her."  

Elissa let out a stifled scream, her body trying to get away, but in vai