X’s robotic voice echoed in Mandy’s ears, making her wonder why X knew her whereabouts so well.

“Bradley has her imprisoned in a crystal coffin on a small island in Southeast Varnusia,” Mandy replied.

Upon hearing that, X asked, “Can you rescue her?”

“I can’t,” Mandy explained. “I didn’t see any boats near the island, and there’s no way to communicate with the outside world.”

“Focus on Esther’s safety. No need to intentionally worsen the situation between Bradley and her,” X said.

Hesitating, Mandy asked, “So… what should I do?”

X scoffed. “Do I need to spell it out for you?”

“Boss, I suspect Bradley wants the Pendletons’ covert forces…”

“Give them to him,” X replied.

Mandy asked in shock, “Give them to him?”

she give them away? Wouldn’t it

want them?” X

Mandy remained silent.

“The Quills, Fosters, and Lockwoods are all after the Pendletons. Do you think you can retain control over the

up, Mandy couldn’t quite grasp X’s thoughts. She was also curious about X’s

the living room and found Bradley asleep on the sofa. She hesitated about covering him with a thin blanket but

her wrist and pulled her onto the sofa. “Trying to please

smiled and replied,

visit the detention center

hand, wiped his fingers with

couldn’t help but think, ‘You didn’t mind being

“Alright.”

locked onto Mandy’s face as he mocked, “Don’t even think about

to her strong dislike for Esther, Mandy couldn’t fathom why she would want to save Esther. There

dare, Bradley,”

up, towering over Mandy, and taunted her with

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