80.56 % 09:30 Chapter 5 Chapter 5 : 18 285 ( Vouchers " Either you go up there and trade places with Rita yourself , or ... " He paused , his smile growing even more twisted . " Even if you manage to get her out this time , she'll have to sign a lifetime contract . For the rest of her life , she'll be at Talia's beck and call - a living donor , ready to hand over a kidney or whatever else whenever Talia needs it . " Despicable ! Absolute wretch ! I was shaking with rage , my nails digging deep into my palms . Beg him ? Not a chance . I glared at him , burning his face into my memory - one day , I'd make sure he paid for every last thing Without another word , I spun around and bolted out the door . I had to get to the Crimson Lounge - fast Using the vague address Edgar gave me and scraps of memory . I found the place - a den of sin buried deep underground . The Crimson Lounge . Inside , the lights were dim and hazy , the air thick with the stench of money and lust . The crowd was rowdy , the atmosphere electric with greed I forced my way into the auction hall , and the sight stopped my heart cold . Up on a raised platform . Rita was tied to a chair , her clothes torn and her body battered . A jagged gash split one side of her face , blood streaking down her pale skin . Her eyes were hollow , lost , as if all hope had been drained from her . Down below , a sea of bloated men leered at her , shouting bids like she was nothing but merchandise . " Riri ! " I screamed her name , desperate to reach her , but the guards closed in , blocking my way 0.00 % 09:30 Chapter 5 1 had no money Here , without cash , you were nothing . I whipped around , searching for another way , and spotted the VIP box . 289 Vouchers Edgar was there , arm around Natalia , watching me with smug amusement , as if daring me to beg . Beg him ? Throw Rita into another nightmare ? Or sacrifice myself ? Never Just then , the auctioneer's voice rang out . " If there are no more bids , this young lady goes to Mr. 37 ... " No. I couldn't let it happen . My gaze swept the room , landing on the cage - like fighting ring in the corner , surrounded by wire mesh . Next to it , a sign read , " Life - or - death match . Winner may choose any item from tonight's auction . " I didn't hesitate . Ignoring the mocking stares , I shoved through the crowd and marched straight to the registration desk for the blood - soaked ring . " I'll fight . " My voice was calm , but my resolve was absolute . The staffer looked me up and down , smirking at my thin frame . " Little girl , this isn't a game . You have to sign a death waiver . " " Cut the crap . Give me the pen . " I signed the contract without a second thought , pushed open the iron gate , and stepped onto the canvas . Behind me , Edgar's voice exploded in disbelief . " Stella , are you nuts ? Get down from there ! " 54.99 % 09:30 Chapter 6