Victoria in a tight black catsuit and black stilettos, surveyed the living room. Each successful heist had boosted her confidence, but this time it felt different. She felt strong hands clamped over her mouth, silencing her gasp. Roughly dragged to a chair, she found herself bound. A gag stuffed into her mouth, followed by duct tape. Panic warred with a strange curiosity as she struggled against the restraints. The shadowy figure returned, not to further restrain her but to undo the ropes. Confusion clouded her fear. Was this a merciful release? Or was this just the prelude to something far more sinister? His eyes, dark and unnervingly calm, held a promise - or a threat - she couldn't decide. The untied ropes lay slack on the floor, her fate hanging in the balance.