Chapter 40

After pondering it in his office, Calvin finally came up with a plan to force Jasmine out of the orchestra. He called someone. "Hello, Dwayne? It's me. I have a business deal for you." … The second orchestra performance was on Saturday. Jasmine had been practicing relentlessly for it over the past few days. Since Patrick dismissed them early that day, she wanted to go home and rest. Just then, Joshua texted her, inviting her out to a meal. Jasmine agreed immediately, as it had been a while since they last ate together. However, once she left the performance hall, a burly man leaped out of a small van and dragged her into it. Jasmine wanted to scream for help, but the man covered her mouth and nose with an ether-laced towel, causing her to lose consciousness. When she woke up, she found herself in an abandoned warehouse. Her limbs were tied up, making her unable to move freely. Four shirtless, muscular men were playing a game of poker in front of her. Then, Jasmine rem