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.

for daring to compete against someone so powerful. However, she remained undeterred and gave her best in every attack and

the match progressed, she began to discover her rhythm. Soon enough, she managed to hold her own against

voices from the audience gradually faded. No one

she had initially displayed. At that moment, Joel

force sent her sprawling over ten feet away, overwhelming her with pain. It felt as if her entire body was about to

eyes revealed how concerned

Fiona

Nigel were both

never measure up to my level. There's no point in making things harder for yourself." Joel cast a disdainful glance at Angela, clearly

shook her head, gasping for air as she struggled to get back on her

Joel was clearly impatient. He directly kicked her down again. Although the blow lacked significant force, it was enough to

struggled but kept getting back up after falling repeatedly. Initially, everyone mocked her for overestimating her abilities. Yet, gradually, their laughter and disdain turned

only experience overwhelming pain. It hurt so much that

so softly that only she