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.”

and merciless gaze following her. Her retreat

shall we? No more fighting,” Bruce chuckled, a predatory grin on his face as he lunged at her.

struggled with every ounce of strength, shaking her head and kicking at

his hand sliding

out a muffled cry of resistance, filled with despair and disgust. His touch sent shivers of

dress, something felt off. Looking down, he noticed a piece of the black fabric torn away,

loathing. Though she couldn’t speak, her stare conveyed the message: Yes, I signaled for help. Lysander

words in her fiery eyes.

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

her eyes shut, bracing for the

of Bruce’s incoming call cut through the tension like a knife. The ringtone blared loudly, seeming to fill

froze, his hand hovering inches from Thalassa’s face. He withdrew his hand and pulled out the

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