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Harlan’s fingers, each joint etched in clear relief, clenched in a gradual grip. When he fixed his gaze on Bruce, his dark eyes narrowed momentarily, evoking the aura of a fearsome lion.

Bruce let out a subdued laugh.

“Feeling a bit sympathetic, are you?”

Mavis felt a jolt of surprise. Had she heard right? Bruce was suggesting Harlan felt sorry for her. Could that be true?

“Harlan, I swear I didn’t betray you. I’ve kept mum about whatever transpired inside Peninsula Villa,” she asserted.

In desperation, she swung her gaze towards Bruce, pleading, “Bruce, back me up here. Vouch for me.”

This was her chance to demonstrate her innocence to Harlan.

smile, revealing no willingness to

nonchalantly slid a hand into his trouser pocket, appearing

found herself at a loss for

She felt an overwhelming desire to slap Bruce, who was acting as though the entire situation had nothing to do with him. After all, he was the root cause of

behalf, she could

of quashing her expectations, especially where Bruce

done to deserve such treatment? They say chivalry still exists; why make Life so unbearable for me? Haven’t you done

was Bruce’s domain, living every day mired in fear

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of her emotions deepened. Once a privileged and well-cared-for young woman, she had endured unimaginable suffering at the hands of Bruce in recent

her around at his whim. Worst of all, he’d assigned her the

didn’t,” Mavis murmured, more to herself than anyone