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.

the hem of her shirt so tightly

Miss Anderson. Can I... can I leave now?" Her voice

she could feel the icy indifference emanating from

if he were a king gazing down at

smirk. "Your father promised me you

the man, only to

a haunting slideshow, those days of torment making her instinctively want to prostrate herself before him, begging for

the oppressive air around him growing more intense, like an avalanche poised

Or do you think five years

body trembled like a

legs felt anchored to the ground, refusing

wanted to explain, but she knew he wouldn't listen. She had tried five years ago, and he hadn't believed a word. Otherwise, he wouldn't have ensured she received "special

a fear that pierced her

slowly buckled, and she sank to

spoke, her forehead hit the ground

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