Chapter 1590

Ariana remained silent.

Bennett, swelling with arrogance, declared, “I’m the kingpin of the underground scene here in Conata.

Reporting me would be like signing a death warrant.

Ariana maintained her composure, taking a deliberate sip of her soup before speaking.

“Ah, so we’re in Conata? That sheds some light.

I’ve heard whispers about the pervasive human trafficking here.

Bennett’s smile took on a sly edge as he replied, “You have a knack for uncovering information.

But let me be blunt; you’re indeed within Conata’s boundaries.

And trust me, even if you sprouted wings, you couldn’t escape.

Silently, Ariana lowered her gaze and continued eating.

Undeterred, Bennett continued, “I have a grip on everything here, from the skies to the streets.

can

Ariana’s apparent lack

instead of engaging, Ariana simply

beneath her calm surface, Ariana was sneering, already envisioning

felt an unexpected

tongue? You were quite vocal earlier, adamant about escaping, about your man coming

Now, nothing to say?”

softly and muttered,

arched an eyebrow, his smile

like you’ve lost faith in your man, huh? I’ve always said men are fickle, especially your Holden, living

a woman and venture all the

her eyes brimming with tears, her once defiant expression

tear escaped her eye as she cast

prolonged silence, she angrily shoved a piece of meat

she said, “It’s been

right;

her throat, and she swallowed hard before meeting Bennett’s

“You win,” she admitted.

“I surrender.

a smile that didn’t reach his

his gaze, trying to read her

a stubborn streak, so it was surprising she caved after just

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