Chapter 1973

“Alright, we’ll do as you say.

” Danilo retrieved a sharp, newly purchased dagger from his pocket, cautioning, “This blade is very sharp.

Be careful not to injure yourself with it.

Accepting the dagger, Nala playfully ki*sed his cheek, whispering, “I love you, dear.

Securing the opportunity to confront Lucinda alone, Nala stepped confidently into the room, now her own stage.

The door shut behind her, guarded by the bodyguards from the outside.

Lucinda, still unconscious, Lay on the dusty floor, motionless.

Nala knelt beside her, bringing the dagger’s tip to hover menacingly over Lucinda’s unblemished skin.

She took her time, relishing the moment, not yet ready to mar such beauty.

The slight sting of the blade seemed to rouse Lucinda from her slumber.

Her eyes fluttered open, meeting Nala’s gaze directly.

“Well, Lucinda, it seems you’ve timed your awakening perfectly.

Lucinda’s voice was steady, betraying no fear.

have I done to earn

mask

“Yes, I hate you.

as yours, scarred? That would be

was the facade

true, malevolent self

met her with a

bear no grudge against

only one woman in the world who could hate me to

who are

scoffed, her pride

“Valerie is dead.

nothing more than a

ever stand against me? I

Lucinda’s disbelief was palpable.

before you, and still, you

firm

“I’m not Valerie.

Why s

concede to being someone

she aimed

thirty times, and then, bearing those scars,

your name

tasked with the filthiest,

of the whip thirty times and

more palpable, culminating in a

others, it’s

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