Zoe's hands trembled violently as she followed Penelope outside.

Even without looking back, she could feel Barrett's gaze burning into her, drilling a hole in her back.

He wouldn't let her go, and he certainly wouldn't let Penelope go.

But should she compromise? Zoe struggled internally, but in this moment, she wanted to take a chance.

She knew this might bring trouble to Penelope, which was why she had lied to Penelope and refused his help initially.

But now, with his hand firmly grasping her arm, she suddenly felt the urge to be selfish, to disregard everything and try for once.

For so many years, she had always been cautious,...