Isabella Hart: leaning against the railing, smirking So, sweetheart, where were you last night? You weren’t answering your phone.
grabs Lavender's arm and drags them across the room Come along, darling. It's time to meet some new acquaintances.
Where are you taking me, Isabella?
smirking Oh, darling, you'll find out soon enough. Just keep your mouth shut and follow my lead.
I remain silent, allowing myself to be dragged along
pushes open a hidden door, revealing a dark underground chamber Welcome to your new home, darling.
I gasp, my eyes widening in shock What is this place, Isabella?
smirks Oh, darling, this is just the beginning.
chuckles Oh, darling, this is where you'll learn your lesson. This is where you'll suffer.
Are you going to kill me?
laughs coldly Kill you? Oh, darling, that would be far too merciful. No, no, I have something much more sinister in store for you.
I remain silent, trying to keep my fear from showing on my face
Over the next few weeks, Lavender is subjected to intense psychological torment, constant surveillance, and manipulation. They begin to crack, revealing their deepest fears and secrets under Isabella's pressure.
I remain silent, my eyes filled with a mix of fear and determination I won’t give you anything…
steps closer, her eyes glinting with amusement Oh, darling, you think you have a choice?
I say nothing, remaining silent as she watches me
grabs Lavender's chin, forcing them to look into her eyes Listen carefully, darling. You either cooperate, or things will get much, much worse for you.
squeezes Lavender's jaw harder Oh, come on, darling. Don't play dumb. You think you can outsmart me? You think you can resist my power?
I close my eyes tightly I’m sorry, Isabella. I won’t do it again.
releases Lavender's jaw, smirking Good. At least you've finally come to your senses.
laughs Home? Darling, you're in no position to be thinking about "home." But, I can make a deal with you.
smirks The deal is simple, darling. If you can complete a mission for me, then I might consider letting you go.
leans in, whispering conspiratorially I need you to retrieve something very valuable for me. It's a document, hidden deep within the Chicago Police Department.