Holding her shot hand, Mavis vented her fury through a vehement curse.

“Bruce, you despicable bastard. I’ve never crossed you. So why the hell did you order your lackeys to apprehend me?”

Bruce’s brow furrowed as he inquired, “So, you’re here to seek retribution because I had you detained?”

“Yes, and you’re coming with me. Harlan now thinks I betrayed Marcus’s secret to your people. But I never uttered a word. You need to set the record straight with him.”

A smirk danced upon Bruce’s lips as he posed a few more queries, piecing together the situation.

As it unraveled, it became apparent that Mavis had developed feelings for Harlan. However, her capture by Bruce, coupled with Bruce’s attack on Marcus, had placed Derek in jeopardy. Consequently, Harlan presumed Mavis divulged Marcus’s injury, triggering the attack on Marcus.

Frankly, Bruce found her audacity admirable. How could she dare hold affection for someone like Harlan? Youth was synonymous with fearlessness.

that, she had exhibited unparalleled courage by infiltrating his clandestine

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was puzzled as to how she knew the existence of hidden assassin lurking

he discerned the rhythm of approaching footsteps. Intrigued, he remained stationary, intent on observing Mavis’s

inflicted upon Mavis caused her unbearable agony, threatening to plunge

excruciating. Get me a

lifted her chin, his gaze

doctor for

here, elucidate Marcus’s condition

She had come into danger of

demeanor. Regardless of the circumstances, she remained resolute in her decision

Just end me. I was well

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