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.

to compete against someone so powerful.

rhythm. Soon enough, she managed

faded. No one could despise someone determined

lost the fierce speed she had initially displayed. At that moment, Joel

overwhelming her with pain. It

the crowd, Dexter's eyes revealed how

stand up?" Fiona whispered, her

Nigel were both

making things harder for yourself." Joel cast a disdainful

as she struggled to get back on her feet. She refused to comply with

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

back up after falling repeatedly. Initially, everyone mocked her for overestimating her abilities. Yet, gradually, their laughter

but excitement. As the one directly affected, she could only experience overwhelming pain. It hurt so much

up," Joel advised again. He whispered so softly that only