Chapter 457 They turned around and saw Stellan and Selah , drenched in sweat , running down the stairs from above .
Why havent you reached the bottom yet ? Selah gasped .
Stellan shook his head , a look of bewilderment on his face .
When he looked down , he noticed Freya and Francis sitting on Whats going on ! Selah asked , confused on the stairs , fear written a all over their faces .
Stellan Instinctively pulled Selah to a stop .
મનૠShe followed Stellans gaze and frore when her eyes met Freyas and Franciss .
The shock made her stumble , and she collapsed onto the ground .
you real or not ? Selah whispered , her voice shaky , Freya shrugged helplessly .
Weve been waiting here for so long .
How did you two come up from below ? We dont know .
Weve been running down , but it feels like we cant reach the end .
One moment were running down , and the next , were back here .
Looks like were stuck in some sort of trap Selah let out a bitter laugh and sat down , too tired to continue running .
Stellan fell silent , lost in thought , No matter how far they ran down , they always seemed to return to the same place .
This couldnt just be coincidence .
Seems like its really the Devils Triangle , like you said .
Francis added , his voice heavy with realization .
The situation was unexplainable every time they tried to escape , they found themselves back at the same spot .
It was as though they were trapped in an endless loop .
Could that staff member have intentionally misled us ? We knocked him out and escaped , but maybe we walked right into their trap ! Freya successed her voice filled with unease Maybe staying put was the safest option Francis mused .
We panicked and ran , but maybe that was what they wanted us to do .
The room could have been the safest place .
The others were silent as they processed this possibility Before anyone could speak further , the lights in the hallway flickered a few times , then suddenly went out .
The building was plunged into darkness .
Stellan quickly pulled out his phone and switched on the flashlight .
What now ? We cant just sit here and wait to die , Selah said , her voice laced with urgency .
They had to find a way out Waiting around wasnt an option .
How strange .
Why is it just the four of us running around the hallways ? And even though theres a fire , theres no sign of fire trucks .
No thick smoke anywhere , Francis remarked , his mind beginning to sharpen with rational thoughts .
Having spent a lot of time abroad , he had learned to remain composed under pressure .
Freya quickly pulled out the talisman Odalys had given her , clutching it tightly in her hand .
I dont know ⦠she said , her voice uncertain .
Just then , they heard the unmistakable sound of high heels echoing through the hallway .
The clicking of the heels grew louder with each step , reverberating like a warning in their chests .
They held their breath , inching closer together , unable to speak .
The sound of the heels approached , and then , a figure emerged from the darkness , charging toward them .
Selah saw a woman in a red dress lunging at her , and the screamed in terror .
The others sured in wide eyed horror , nearly losing consciousness in the panic , when suddenly , there was a loud bang ? The sound echoed in the hallway , followed by the harsh flicker of lights as they suddenly tumed back on , blinding them .
1/3 Chapter 157 Freya blinked rapidly , trying to adjust to the light .
When her eyes cleared , she saw Odalys , standing to the side in her pajamas , smiling at them .
Odalys ! You finally arrived ! I knew youd come ! Freya exclaimed , her eyes filling with tears .
She rushed toward Odalys and threw herself into her at arms .
Odalys , slightly taken aback , lightly flicked her finger on Freyas forehead .
If I didnt come soon , would you let yourself be defeated by this tiny Devils Triangle ? That wasnt a tiny Devils Triangle ! Wait ⦠wasnt there a woman in a red dress just now ? Freya began to protest , but then her face froze as she remembered something .
She turned quickly , but saw nothing but the four of them in the hallway .
The red dressed woman was gone .
What woman ? That was just an illusion .
You were drugged , and you fell into a hallucinatory state .
Everything you saw was a figment of your imagination , Odalys explained with calm precision .
As she spoke , they heard the sound of footsteps again .
This time , it wasnt high heels , but the heavy , deliberate steps of police officers descending the stairs .
The first officer in line was none other than Lee , his face grave as he approached them .
Good thing you called the police , Lee said , nodding to Odalys .
We caught a few suspicious people near the hotel .
According to their testimony , they were paid a large sum to bribe hotel staff and have you four placed in that particular room .
They released a sleeping gas , which slowly made you all fall into a delusional state , making you believe there was a fire .
They deliberately caused noise to mislead you into thinking the hotel was burning down , and led you out of the room toward the stairwell .
And here you are Lee motioned toward the stairwell door , walking toward it and opening it .
Outside , a van sat in the shadows , its windows sealed shut , and the license plate had been removed Lee opened the vans door , revealing a makeshift operating table inside , complete with surgical tools , This is an operating table , Selah remarked , her voice trembling as she walked closer .
Lee nodded grimly .
This van was specially modified .
Aside from the operating table , it also contains a cremation chamber He pointed to the table .
What weve discovered is that this van is used to kidnap people , usually when theyre alone .
They trap the victim , remove their organs quickly , and then dispose of their bodies by cremation .
The ashes are then scattered into rivers or elsewhere , making it impossible for the body to ever be found The weight of Lees words sank in , and Franciss face turned ashen .
He couldnt bear to imagine what could have happened to him tonight .
If he had been captured , they would have harvested his organs , and his body would have been cremated on the spot I cant even imagine , he whispered , his voice thick with fear .
That wouldve been me , if I had been caught .
Thats right , Lee continued .
They were after Francis .
His organs were targeted by a black market organ trade group .
His manager and ex- girlfriend had even matched his organs for her fiance .
The mention of the name Simpson made Odalyss heart skip a beat .
Was it just a coincidence ! But how many coincidences could there be in a situation like this ? Everything pointed to something much bigger at play .
But their hands were clean .
These people , hired to act tonight , were just paid a lot of money to do the job .
They have no idea whos behind it .
The trail has gone cold Lees expression turned serious as he looked at Francis .
Francis is in serious danger .
If they failed tonight , theyll likely try again .
Once youre targeted by these people , escaping becomes nearly impossible .
Odalyss eyes narrowed as she processed the information .
Can I see his file ? she asked Lee .
Lee didnt hesitate .
He handed her his phone .
2/3 Chapter 437 Odalys glanced at it , her brow furrowing as she examined the information .
So , Franciss ex girlfriend and this Simpson guy havent met much ? she mused aloud