SWNOVELXO Chapter 3: CHAPTER THREE:NO DELAYS NO MERCY
EXT. STEVEN'S MANSION – LATE AFTERNOON
Anissa stands outside the intimidating mansion gate, palms sweaty, heart racing. She breathes in, trying to steady herself.
ANISSA (V.O., shaky)
This wasn't what I signed up for. But there's no turning back.
The gate swings open. A sleek black car idles by the entrance.
The driver, expression unreadable, steps out and opens the door.
Anissa hesitates, then slides into the back seat.
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INT. STEVEN'S LUXURY PENTHOUSE – LATER
Steven waits, phone in hand, eyes cold and calculating.
ANISSA (quiet, pleading)
I can't keep doing this, Steven. You said it was one night — just business.
Steven smirks, thumb hovering over the send button on the video.
STEVEN (stern, commanding, vibes)
Didn't promise you sh*t, baby. Didn't guarantee a damn thing.
He presses play — Anissa watches herself on screen, exposed and vulnerable.
STEVEN
This is just sex. Just money. That's the deal.
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INT. STEVEN'S BEDROOM – NIGHT
Steven pours a strong drink and pushes it toward Anissa.
STEVEN
Drink up. You'll need it.
Anissa's hands shake, but she drinks.
He motions toward her clothes.
STEVEN (firm)
Strip.
Anissa hesitates but obeys, trembling.
He watches, detached, as she peels off her clothes piece by piece.
The air thick with tension — it's not passion. It's power and control.
They collide in a harsh, raw exchange where survival overrides everything.
Anissa's breaths hitch, silent tears fall.
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INT. STEVEN'S PENTHOUSE – NEXT MORNING
Steven's phone buzzes.
He sends a huge transfer — millions — to Anissa's phone.
STEVEN (cold, unblinking)
Next time, don't make me wait. Delay again, and I'll make sure the world watches your little performance.
He waves his phone like a weapon.
STEVEN
Driver's waiting. Get dressed. You're going back to school.
Anissa nods silently.
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EXT. UNIVERSITY CAMPUS – DAY
Nelly watches Anissa walk in — eyes full of worry.
NELLY (softly)
Anissa, you okay? You don't have to do this alone.
Anissa looks away, tightly holding her silence.
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INT. UNIVERSITY CAFETERIA – DAY
Three girls, including Nelly and Denzel, whisper.
NELLY
She's off. Like way off.
DENZEL
It's like she's carrying the whole world.
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INT. LECTURE HALL – DAY
Students write furiously.
Anissa stares blankly at the paper.
LECTURER (O.S.)
Pens down. Time's up!
Anissa slowly writes her name — barely legible.
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INT. UNIVERSITY OFFICE – TWO WEEKS LATER
Lecturer holds Anissa's failed CA results.
LECTURER (concerned, frustrated)
Anissa, why did you fail? You were top last semester.
Anissa opens her mouth to explain but breaks down, sobbing silently.
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INT. UNIVERSITY CAFETERIA – DAY
Nelly approaches Anissa, gentle.
NELLY
Talk to me.
Anissa stares off, tears brimming.
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Watched. Alone. Trapped. No one knows who's watching.
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TO BE CONTINUED...
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