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Scarlett rushed inside-and the moment she entered, her pupils tightened.Ronnie was holding a leather belt, whipping it down hard on Michael.Cracks of blood-stained marks covered Michael's entire body. One after another, shocking and brutal. It was a horrifying sight."I'll beat you to death!"With another vicious swing, the belt came down straight toward Michael's face.Not good!If that hit landed, his face would be permanently ruTheron frowned slightly, as if weighing something.If he asked... would she tell him?After a long pause, she spoke first."If you're not going to say anything, I'm going to take a shower.""Scarlett." He called her name, voice lower now. "If I ask you something... will you answer me honestly?"That question had been on his mind for a while.He was afraid that if he pushed too far, she would be unhappy.But if he kept his distance, then just like Darrel said... he might never actually win her over."It depends on what you ask," she replied, leaning casually against the wardrobe."I want to ask about you and the Obsidian Unit leader," he said directly.For a moment, her pupils shifted.So he really had started piecing it together."Did you ever consider that maybe..." Theron continued slowly, "you know the Obsidian Unit leader?"Scarlett blinked."...That's your conclusion?""You still don't want to tell me?"
As soon as Howard left the police station, he immediately reported everything back to Scarlett.“Boss! I’ve got shocking news!”“What news?” Scarlett glanced at him skeptically.“The country leader’s grandson… he’s already married!”“…He’s married?!” Scarlett froze for a second.After the shock, Theron’s face appeared in her mind—his impossibly handsome features, those deep black eyes that always seemed to look at her with emotion.“…No, that’s not right. How would I not know about this?”“He’s hiding it well,” Howard shrugged.“Where did you hear this from?”“Just now, from Leomord,” Howard said, tilting his head toward the police station. “He said he was acting under the country leader’s grandson’s orders to capture that serial rapist.”&ld
Back in the hospital room.Hilary returned and saw Michael sitting on the bed, rapidly typing on his phone."What are you doing?" she suddenly asked.Michael flinched and instinctively hid his phone behind his back."Hiding it? Talking to your girlfriend?" she leaned in, trying to see.He shook his head quickly. "N-no...""Not a girlfriend? Then you're definitely hiding something," she narrowed her eyes.She had already noticed-he was always glued to his phone, completely absorbed in his own world."What are you doing? Show me, or I'll assume you're chatting with a girl."Michael lowered his head and said nothing.That expression only made Hilary more suspicious.She was extremely curious by nature. If she didn't figure something out, she wouldn't be able to sleep."Show me," she demanded again, stretching out her hand.Michael quickly tucked his phone under the blanket."Oh? You're still hiding it?"She sudd
At the hospital, Michael had just finished getting his wound dressed.The cut on his forehead meant they had to trim his bangs, and for the first time, Scarlett could see his face clearly.His features were clean and soft-almost scholarly, like someone who didn't quite belong in a place like this."I didn't expect that... you're actually kind of handsome," Hilary said, leaning in for a closer look.Michael shifted uncomfortably under her gaze. He'd always kept his hair long to hide behind it, to keep people at a distance. But now, little by little, he was starting to step out of that shell."Hmm..." Hilary clicked her tongue. "Still too skinny, though. Built like a stick. A real man should have some muscle.""So what you mean is... you like the strong, muscular type?" Scarlett asked casually."That's none of your business," Hilary lifted her chin.Then she suddenly remembered something. She looked around. "Wait, didn't you go chase that attack
Meanwhile, in Country K, inside a high-level royal chamber..."My informant inside Country A's military has been exposed, but we still obtained partial intelligence. The War God is not at the border. He may have gone to the capital."A man in authority spoke calmly."This is not confirmed yet. Professor Joe, your trip to the capital is critical. Verify this information.""I understand," said the white-coated professor."If the War God truly is in the capital," the man continued with a confident smile, "then we will launch a full offensive. This time, we will break through Country A's border defenses."The next morning.Scarlett had just prepared to leave when a message arrived.Theron : [I have something to handle this morning. I can't run with you.]She glanced at it briefly.No reaction.She had always run alone anyway.But then another message came.Theron : [There's a serial offender active recently. Be careful.]
Half an hour later.Pamela stormed into the Hayes residence like a war machine."Scarlett! Where are you?!"Her voice echoed through the house.Sadie and Mossa immediately came downstairs.Sadie hurried forward. "Auntie, what brings you here?""Don't call me auntie!" Pamela snapped immediately. "Who are you to me? A shameless girl like you isn't worthy of my son!"Sadie's face instantly turned pale, then dark.Mossa stepped forward angrily. "Mrs. Whitmore, that's too much. Sadie is gentle and kind-how can you insult her like that?""Gentle and kind?" Pamela sneered. "Sleeping her way into a director's favor just to get a lead role-and you call that kind? I already went easy on her."She waved it off and headed upstairs."I'm not here to argue. Where is Scarlett?"She walked straight to Scarlett's room and knocked.Bang bang bang-"Open the door! Scarlett! It's me!"No response.She knocked harder. Still







