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.

you can simply

his monologue, outlining Ariana’s apparent

engaging, Ariana

already envisioning

Bennett felt an unexpected pang

pause, he asked, “What’s the matter? Cat got your tongue? You were quite vocal earlier, adamant about escaping, about your man coming

Now, nothing to say?”

sniffled softly and muttered,

eyebrow, his smile tinged

always said men are fickle, especially

have to drop everything he has for a woman and venture all the way here? But I must admit, I

Bennett a glance, her eyes brimming with tears, her once defiant expression

her eye as she cast her

silence, she angrily shoved a piece of

she said, “It’s been days… No word

are right; I’ve lost

voice caught in her throat, and she swallowed hard

“You win,” she admitted.

“I surrender.

smile that didn’t reach his

gaze, trying to read

so it was surprising

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