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.

his way to the courtyard. He wasn’t in a hurry to deal

his contacts and found Fred’s

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

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

faintly and sent him the location of a

you at 4:00 p.m.,

lobby managers rushed over with smiles

around. Sensing his concern, the manager attempted to please him, assuring him, “Your Lordship, rest assured. Your wife is upstairs! She has already packed up

relaxed

you satisfied with today’s arrangements?” asked one

“I am,” Zuko replied.

manager started to

stay quiet, and I’ll be even more

stopped

him and spoke in a low voice, patting his shoulder.

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

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