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.

behind this kidnapping? What have I done to

mask her

“Yes, I hate you.

as yours, scarred? That

the facade

self

Lucinda met her

no grudge

one woman in the world who could hate me to this extent, and that’s

are you,

scoffed, her

“Valerie is dead.

nothing more than a bastard of the

ever stand against

Lucinda’s disbelief was palpable.

before you, and

firm in her

“I’m not Valerie.

Why s

concede to being

her eyes, she aimed the dagger at

and then,

you of your name and

the filthiest,

feel the lash of the whip thirty times and spend the

venomous, her hatred more palpable, culminating in

you’ve inflicted on others, it’s time you

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