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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.

offered only a slight, icy smile, revealing no willingness to step in on

pocket, appearing more like a

at a loss for words due to

was wearing thin. 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

she could vindicate herself and resolve the misunderstanding between her and

quashing her expectations, especially where Bruce was

this, Bruce? What could I have possibly done to deserve such treatment? They say chivalry still exists; why make Life so unbearable for me? Haven’t

had endured too much at that base, which was

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

foul mood, bossing her around at his whim. Worst of all, he’d assigned her the daily task of feeding his

betray you, Harlan. I swear I didn’t,”