Bianca stared at him and gave a small smirk. “Rupert, do you really think I haven’t figured you out? You came here today because you never planned to let me leave. No matter what I say, the ending’s already set, isn’t it?”

Rupert was taken aback. He hadn’t expected her to say that. The woman in front of him now was calm, sharp and nothing like the frightened girl from before.

“Don’t try to play games!” Rupert shouted, his patience snapping. “Looks like I’ll have to hurt you before you listen.”

He signaled his man to cut Bianca’s face.

But just as the man raised his hand, a dark figure...