Chapter 966

Bruce gripped Thalassa’s shoulders, dragging her to the door of the hotel room. With a flick of his card, the door beeped open, and he pushed her inside, maintaining a firm hold.

Callum had turned his head just in time to see the coat draped over Thalassa’s arms fall as she crossed the threshold, revealing her bound wrists.

A shadow passed over Callum’s eyes.

Bruce, noticing the coat on the ground, had a moment of panic. He swiftly picked it up and, turning back, met Callum’s gaze. With practiced ease, he nodded and flashed a casual smile. “My wife’s in such a hurry that she didn’t even notice she dropped my coat,” he said.

Without waiting for a response, Bruce turned and stepped back into the room. Thalassa tried to bolt out, but with a shove, he pushed her back and slammed the door shut.

His eyes cold, he advanced on her. “I’d advise you to cooperate; it’ll save you some pain.”

away, with Bruce’s sinister and merciless gaze following her. Her retreat was halted by the edge of

on his face as he lunged at her. Thalassa screamed, trying to dodge, but Bruce

with every ounce of strength, shaking her head and kicking

her foot, his hand sliding

touch sent shivers

off. Looking down, he noticed a piece of the black fabric torn away, with jagged edges where it had

turning fierce as he stared at Thalassa on the bed. “Did you rip your dress to send a signal?” Thalassa’s eyes blazed with defiance and loathing. Though she couldn’t speak, her stare conveyed the message: Yes, I signaled for help. Lysander will be here soon, and when he

read the unspoken words in her fiery

dared to signal for help!” he raised his hand, ready to strike

her eyes shut, bracing

call cut through the tension like a knife. The ringtone blared loudly,

inches from Thalassa’s face. He withdrew his hand and pulled

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