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.

her a cold glance and strode toward the elevator, making his way to the courtyard. He wasn’t in a hurry to deal with Gia personally. She was a minor character in his grand scheme. He intended to use her to uncover

found Fred’s name.

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

their schemes but was powerless since he was outnumbered. In the end, he had no choice but to comply and make a trip to Southeast

sent him the location of

you at 4:00

general manager and two lobby managers rushed over with

attempted to please him, assuring him, “Your Lordship, rest

face relaxed slightly at

satisfied with today’s arrangements?” asked one of the managers

“I am,” Zuko replied.

The manager started to laugh but was

quiet, and I’ll be

immediately stopped laughing, realizing

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

pleasantly surprised. “As long as you’re happy,

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