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11:43 PM, 18 Apr

Chapter 198

Chapter 198

What did you just say?" Matthew stared at Eliza in disbelief.

Eliza's expression didn't shift an inch. "I said, I won't make the trade. Did you hear me clearly now? Or would you like me to say it a third time?"

"Ehza, you

The moment Matthew said her name again, a dark blur flashed in front of him.

Startled, he instinctively drew his dagger, trying to defend himself. But he was far too slow.

Before he could raise his hand. Tina had already knocked the blade clean out of it. Her other hand curled into a fist and crashed straight into Matthew's face, slamming him to the ground.

He barely had time to register the blow before Tina landed a brutal kick to his chest, sending him flying.

Matthew hit the dirt hard, coughing violently from the impact. "You... Who the hell are you? How dare you lay a hand on

me

But then Eliza walked toward him, slow and deliberate, every step echoing with disdain. Tina stood proudly at her back, chin lifted, not bothering to hide the contempt in her eyes.

"She's mine." Eliza said coldly. Any objections?"

She glanced down at Matthew, who was still clutching the kite in his hands-even after the beating. The same kite their mother had lovingly made for him.

Eliza sneered. I wonder how our mother would feel, knowing the kite she stitched for her son with her own hands is now being used to barter for the daughter of the woman who destroyed her?"

Matthew gritted his teeth. "What the hell are you talking about? What daughter of a sworn enemy? You're spouting

nonsense.

He tried to sit up, but pain flashed across his face as he clutched his ribs. "Oh right, Eliza murmured. Tm rambling again." She gave a bitter, self-mocking smile. "Mother loved us so much. Even if she knew what kind of son you've become, maybe she still wouldn't regret making that kite. "Oh right," Eliza murmured I'm rambling again.

about you, Matthew? Do you have any

at her. "I know exactly what you're trying to do. You want to come between me and Sophie. Well, forget it. Blood or no blood, she's

voice dropped. "Is that so? Then I hope you don't

she turned and walked

was nothing left

insisted on staying blind, then let him. She wasn't going

down by the

a cup of

out, "Serenity, watch

venomous

Eliza's lower

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leg.

Eliza jolted back. But Tima was faster. She seized

the

sweep, she severed it at

that was fast," came a hoarse voice, followed by a

toward the

doorway of her room, his entire body wrapped in rags, eyes sharp and dangerous as they slid from Tina

how well-protected her

under her black habit and

protective cloth

She'd prepared for this.

the bite might have

eye. "Mind telling me who let you

Gilbert over. She gave a cold chuckle. "Your master's just a coward. A little

curious-what exactly did

tone was casual, teasing, but there was a flicker of menace in his eyes-like he was already imagining how he'd return

"I have all kinds of tricks.

stepping forward

of fine fabric-bloodstained and unmistakable. It floated to the ground at her feet. "You know this, don't you?

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