Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

Angela had already humbled herself significantly. Despite Joel's consistent indifference, he found it increasingly difficult to dismiss her completely. After all, those who came here were far from ordinary.

In the end, he agreed. He would just treat it as a game to see if she was anything like Bill.

Angela and Joel soon found themselves on the ring. Angela felt honored and bowed to Joel. Despite secretly looking down on her, Joel maintained a gentlemanly demeanor and smiled.

After that, it was time for a heated exchange.

Joel sarcastically said, "I'll draw the line somewhere and do my best not to hurt you."

Angela smiled with determination, replying, "I'll give it my all until I defeat you."

Joel frowned, wondering what this arrogant woman was planning.

The battle began quickly. Joel was obviously different from the other contestants Angela went up against. He toyed with her, effortlessly neutralizing her attacks and waiting for her next move, like a cat playing with a mouse.

erupted in a mixture of sighs and laughter at Angela for daring to compete against someone so powerful. However, she remained undeterred and gave her

Soon enough, she

gradually faded. No one

ten minutes, Angela appeared fatigued, having lost the fierce speed she had initially displayed. At

force sent her sprawling over ten feet away, overwhelming her with pain. It felt as if her

the crowd, Dexter's eyes revealed how concerned he

she able to stand up?" Fiona whispered, her voice tinged with

Nigel were

You'll never measure up to my level. There's no point in making things harder for yourself." Joel

as she struggled to get back

He directly kicked her down again. Although the blow lacked significant force, it was enough to leave her breathless

for overestimating her abilities. Yet, gradually, their laughter and disdain turned into

overwhelming pain. It hurt so much that

whispered so softly that only she could hear