At Sadie's signal, two soldiers stepped forward to carry out her orders.

"W-Wait…" Lauren stammered.

She quickly raised her hands and put on a placating smile. "Let's talk this through like civilized people. No need to get physical."

"What? Now you want to talk?" Sadie scoffed. "Done with your pretense?"

"I was just messing around earlier. Don't take it personally. Ask me anything, and I'll tell you everything I know." Lauren immediately chose to give in.

"Don't even think about playing gam