They were practically regulars at the police station by now. Filthy, dazed, and raving about being “set up by a girl.” But the police didn’t buy it. The evidence was clear: six lowlifes had tried to drug a young woman… and ended up sedating themselves.

For the girl’s safety, authorities decided not to probe deeper. The anonymous tip that led to their arrest was brushed off—just another good Samaritan doing the right thing.

Meanwhile, I waited for the car Liana had sent. A sleek black SUV finally pulled up, its tinted windows shielding me from curious eyes. The ride took nearly an hour. We pulled into one of the most...