Gia held her breath, feeling an icy chill as Zuko’s gaze bore into her.

Zuko’s smile vanished, replaced by a glint of ruthlessness in his eyes. “I’ve warned you,” he said. “If anyone dares to harm my woman, I assure you they will suffer a fate far worse than death. Ms. Chapman, did you think I was joking?”

Gia stammered, attempting to defend herself as the situation escalated. “M-Mr. Hamerton… I never had any ill intentions toward you or Lina. I have no idea how information about you staying in her room got leaked—”

Zuko interrupted her, his voice turning cold. “Heh! Perhaps a certain b*tch couldn’t keep its mouth shut and let out a few barks.”

Gia’s eyes widened in shock.

Zuko continued, his tone filled with menace. “Gia Chapman, Violet has been disfigured, and Heidi has been driven away. With a mere nod from me, this deceitful teacher might become one of the missing persons in Southeast Aciatic by tomorrow… By the way, what do you think these two have in common?”

Gia’s lips trembled, and her palms grew clammy with cold sweat.

The similarity between them was that they both bullied Lina!

Zuko let out a chilling laugh. “And who do you think might be next?”

Gia’s face turned pale, and her legs nearly gave way beneath her.

wasn’t in a hurry to deal

through his contacts and found Fred’s name. He knew Fred was

to pressure Fred, insisting that, as her uncle, he had a duty to visit his niece. They forced him to come to Southeast

aware of their schemes but was powerless since he was outnumbered. In the end,

him the location of a cafe,

at 4:00 p.m., don’t be

and two lobby managers rushed over with smiles on their

Sensing his concern, the manager attempted to please him, assuring him, “Your Lordship, rest assured. Your wife is

tense face relaxed

satisfied with today’s arrangements?” asked

“I am,” Zuko replied.

The manager started to laugh but was quickly interrupted by

stay quiet, and I’ll be even more

manager immediately stopped laughing, realizing his

spoke in a low voice, patting his shoulder. “Thanks for your

my honor!” The manager was pleasantly surprised. “As long as you’re

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