The Kiss that Sparked it All novel Chapter 1781

At the time, Arnold assured her earnestly, promising he would take good care of Pearl.

The antique necklace might not have been worth a fortune, but it was worth a few million dollars for sure. Even if it was considered as a payment for the lodging, Arnold shouldn't have made Pearly stay in such a suffocating room.

This was outrageous!

Marlinie was fuming. She was ready to confront Arnold as soon as he returned.

Meanwhile, Lea suddenly tugged at Bertha's hand. "Mom, I need to go to the bathroom."

Bertha looked around the small room, and seeing no restroom, she prepared to take her daughter out to find one. However, they discovered that the door had been locked from the outside.

They were trapped.

What was going on?

Bertha turned to Marlinie, feeling uneasy. "Marlinie, we're locked in!"

Coming to her senses, Marlinie set aside what she was holding, went to the door, and twisted the knob hard to confirm it was locked. Her expression darkened.

"Mom, Ms. Marlinie, what's happening? Why would someone lock us in?"

Marlinie was also at a loss, and she exchanged a glance with Bertha. "It seems she doesn't want us to meet her father."

Bertha agreed with this theory and nodded. “Regardless, we should call for help.”

Marlinie took out her phone to seek outside help, only to find that her cell service was blocked.