The lights were on, but in that moment, Claire Sinclair was plunged into a boundless darkness as fear closed in around her.
She could only struggle with her upper body. Her mouth was still covered, allowing only muffled sobs to escape. Her attacker's arrogant threat rang in her ear:
"Hey, gorgeous. I'm just asking you one thing: are you gonna pay up or not? If you don't pay, I'll do you right here. So, are you paying?"
Although Claire Sinclair was scared out of her wits, a stubborn voice deep inside her was screaming: 'I wouldn't pay even if you beat me to death!'
Unfortunately, she couldn't speak, so she could only shake her head frantically.
Seeing this, the shop owner raised his hand to slap her.
Just then, all the computers in the shop that were on and connected to the network let out a loud BANG! They billowed white smoke and, one after another, burst into flames.
The shop owner and his clerk were stunned by the sight.
