Never in her life had Jill faced such complete humiliation. Since returning to the Noah household, she'd been everyone's darling, commanding attention wherever she went.
The skill she prided herself on most had crumbled against a group of stubborn old fools, leaving her stunned.
Humiliation burned through Jill as she stood frozen, her blazing eyes filled with rage that could torch the entire rundown street.
She forced herself to breathe deeply, wrestling her spiraling emotions under control, then suddenly looked toward the nearby street.
A battered but working surveillance camera perched on a utility pole had a perfect view of where Jill stood.
After a moment's hesitation, Jill straightened her shoulders and walked deliberately toward the camera.
The moment Jill reached the curb, an unmarked van slammed to a stop next to her.
Three masked men in baseball caps jumped out, grabbing Jill before she could react and shoving her into the van.
