Chapter 38

"Mr. Anderson..."

Brian's brow furrowed ever so slightly, his deep, cold voice carrying an oppressive weight. "Are you afraid of me?"

Claire lowered her gaze, hardly daring to breathe.

Afraid?

How could she not be?

His methods, she had experienced them all during her time in prison. He had stripped away her dignity, left her in agony, yet kept her alive, forcing her to endure each grueling day.

When facing the Linwood family, she could muster some courage to resist.

But in front of him, all her courage vanished, replaced by a fear that seeped into her very bones.

panic, her hands clutched the hem of her

Anderson, I've explained everything to Miss Anderson. Can I... can I leave now?" Her voice was rushed

yet she could feel

were a king gazing down at an insignificant

"Your father promised me you would kneel and apologize

of color. She looked up sharply at the man, only to drop her gaze

the humiliation and pain she endured in prison flashed through her mind like a haunting slideshow, those days

air around him growing more intense, like an avalanche poised to bury her under its

you think five years behind

trembled like a leaf in a

but her legs felt anchored to the ground, refusing to

She had tried five years ago, and he hadn't

feared him, a fear that

and she

forgiveness." As she spoke, her forehead hit the ground with a heavy thud, over and over, each impact seeming to drain her

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