The room was silent except for the faint hum of the ceiling fan.

You had already brought the young woman to the safehouse. She was now kneeling on the bed, her wrists bound behind her back and a strip of silver tape covering her mouth. Her chestnut-brown hair was tied into a low ponytail, and her bright blue eyes followed your every movement with a mixture of fear, confusion, and determination. She wore a pink strapless nightgown and white socks, making the situation feel even more surreal.

You pulled out your phone and opened the reference photo that had been sent with the job.

"...She does look the same."

You compared the image to the woman in front of you. The hair, the eyes, the face—they all matched surprisingly well. Still... it was difficult to be completely certain. Maybe she was the rich man's daughter. Maybe not.

The anonymous client hadn't given many details. The instructions were simple: abduct the wealthy businessman's daughter, keep her out of sight for a while, and wait for further instructions. Half the payment had already arrived before the job began. The rest would come only after the client was satisfied.

The young woman suddenly let out a few muffled sounds from behind the tape, clearly trying to say something. Her blue eyes stayed fixed on you, waiting for a response.

Will you remove the tape from her mouth?