Chapter 438

The broken bridge seemed to be telling everyone that once they were in, there was no turning back. So, hoping to escape the island had just been wishful

thinking.

"Even if the bridge hadn't broken, no one was getting off this island. This is just a mind game meant to shake people up. If you let fear control you, you've already lost," said Dominic, glancing at Gerard.

Gerard couldn't say anything. Vespera said, "I'm scared, too. Being afraid isn't a crime."

Their eyes met, as if trying to motivate each other. Upon seeing that, Dominic was confused.

Just then, more guests stepped out of the castle. This time, the way they looked at Dominic and the others was hostile. There was an edge of competition.

"Mr. Reid..." A voice called out to him.

people, one of whom was Drake, the wealthy middle-aged businessman from earlier. He was still accompanied by

shoulder. Following him were two men

"Good evening," greeted Dominic.

you heading into the forest as well? Perhaps we could go together?" Drake asked, wanting to have Dominic

take any path you

Dominic meant, "I won't let you into my group, but if you follow us

awkwardly. Dominic ignored him. Dominic led Vespera and the rest toward the right, while Drake tagged


spot. Vespera's eyes slowly rose to a window above them. It was the room they had stayed in earlier. She

If the woman had survived the fall, there should have at least been a trail. Could she

spiraled. Why had the Jitanese woman come knocking on their door? Why had she fallen

Vespera's face. Like someone had dumped a bucket of ice water over her head, her mind cleared.

back," said Dominic, reaching for Vespera's

grim expressions. No one wanted to discuss the encounter. Some truths were heavier the

edge of the forest. Surprisingly, it wasn't dark. Instead, the forest glowed with golden lights strung along tree branches and nestled in the bushes.

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