Chapter 90. Abduction

Some distance from the hospital, in a derelict warehouse on the outskirts, Matthew offered a sardonic smile towards the bound figure on the chair, defiant despite resembling a fish laid out for slaughter: "You wanted to see the police, didn't you? Well, you'll get your wish soon enough. But it's to aid the investigation into illicit d**g trading, and... intentional assault."

"Intentional assault?" The voice of the tied individual shot up: "I haven't intentionally harmed anyone! This is a frame-up!"

"Flora is pregnant. The usage of unidentified d***s can harm both the fetus and the mother's health." Matthew languidly pulled out a knife, sliding a gentle finger down the blade as he posed a chilling question: "Tell me, how many slashes should this knife carve on your face to be considered fair?"

Only then did the fear truly take hold of the captive.

She paled, shaking her head in frenzied denial: "No... no... I've done nothing... You've got the wrong person... i