“We ought to introduce ourselves. I am Eric Kent.”

“Carmen White,” I told him flatly.

I smiled at him and observed him keenly just to make sure that he could be trusted. For I have to find someone who would help me to escape.

He moved ahead and opened the door of the car, I climbed into it and he joined me. He started the car and we drove forward.

“What are you doing in this estate?” I asked him curiously as I looked ahead.

“I am a botanist,” he said glancing at me.

I was shocked. “Really!”

A flicker of amusement crossed his face. “Why do people always respond...