Elizabeth smiled warmly as she introduced herself to the group of men. They were sitting in a luxurious office, surrounded by expensive-looking furniture and decorations.
"Bella is a bright and hardworking young woman," Elizabeth said, her voice confident and persuasive. "She's eager to start a new life and provide for her family."
The men nodded, their faces expressionless. "We can offer her a good life," one of them said. "A life of luxury and comfort."
Elizabeth smiled, knowing that she had them hooked. She had been doing this for years, deceiving young girls and selling them into slavery.
"I'll make sure she's ready to leave tomorrow," Elizabeth said, her voice dripping with deceit.
The men nodded, handing her a briefcase full of money. Elizabeth took it, her heart racing with excitement.
As she left the office, Elizabeth couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction. She had done it again, deceived another innocent girl and sold her into slavery.
But Bella was still unaware of her fate. She was excitedly packing her bags, thinking that she was going to start a new life in the city.
"Elizabeth, what's the city like?" Bella asked, her eyes shining with excitement.
Elizabeth smiled, her face a mask of deceit. "It's a beautiful place, Bella. You'll love it there."
Bella nodded, her mind racing with thoughts of her new life. She had no idea that she was about to embark on a journey that would change her life forever.
As they prepared to leave the next day, Elizabeth's demeanor changed. She became colder, more distant.
"Bella, I need to tell you something," Elizabeth said, her voice firm. "You'll be traveling alone from now on. I have some business to attend to."
Bella's eyes widened with concern. "But Elizabeth, I don't know anyone in the city."
Elizabeth's expression didn't change. "You'll be fine, Bella. Just follow the instructions I gave you."
Bella nodded, feeling a sense of unease. Something didn't feel right.
As they said their goodbyes, Elizabeth handed Bella a small bag. "This has all the instructions and documents you'll need," Elizabeth said.
Bella took the bag, feeling a sense of trepidation. She had no idea what lay ahead.
As she boarded the container ship, Bella's heart was racing with excitement and fear. She had no idea that she was about to embark on a journey that would take her to the depths of despair.
The container ship sailed through the choppy waters, carrying its cargo of human trafficking victims to their destination in Greenwood Country, Europe.
Bella was unaware of the horrors that lay ahead, but she was about to find out.