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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.

icy smile, revealing no willingness to

slid a hand into his trouser pocket, appearing more like a spectator than a

found herself at a loss for words due to his

wearing thin. She felt an overwhelming desire to slap Bruce, who was acting as though the entire situation

would speak up on her behalf, she could vindicate herself and resolve the misunderstanding

quashing her expectations, especially where Bruce was

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

had endured too much at that base, which was Bruce’s

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deepened. Once a privileged and well-cared-for young woman, she had endured unimaginable suffering at the

base, Bruce had been in a foul mood, bossing her around at his whim. Worst of all, he’d assigned her the daily task of feeding his pet wolfhound-an intimidating beast that filled her with dread

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