RISE OF THE GREAT SULLIVAN

chapter 16

"What do we have here?"

The maid was breathing heavily, with her face covered up in sweat.

"It seems you must have been running for quite some time," Sullivan said with no expression as he gently trailed the knife down her face, just enough not to cut into her skin.

"Why am I here? I didn't do anything." the maid gritted her teeth.

"So where are you going with so much money," Sullivan asked.

"I was going to meet my mother. She is sick and needs money for treatment, "The maid replied.

"Lying isn't going to get you out of this situation so I'd suggest you tell me who put you up to this and maybe I'll spare your life." Sullivan offered.

"I didn't do anything."The maid yelled.

Sullivan's eyes darkened as he was beginning to get impatient. He roughly dragged her hair and glared at her.

"I'll ask you for the last time who put you up to this, "Sullivan yelled, his voice echoing throughout the room causing everyone to shake with fright.

"I didn't do anything."

"Since you refuse to tell me who