ADRIAN’S POVThe roar of the helicopter’s engine was the only thing filling the silence inside the cabin, but the tension was thick enough to choke anyone who wasn't used to breathing in malice. I sat there, my hands restlessly cuffed in front of me—not because I couldn't break them, but because I was biding my time. My tuxedo was stained with the dirt of Batangas, a stark contrast to the pristine, clinical luxury of the private aircraft."You look so much better in this light, Adrian," Catherine’s voice purred beside me. She leaned in, the scent of her expensive, cloying perfume hitting me like a wave of nausea. She traced the line of my jaw with her gloved finger. "The provincial life didn't suit you. You were always meant for the throne, not for some... backyard garden."I didn't even blink. I kept my gaze fixed on the clouds outside the window. In my mind, I wasn't in a helicopter. I was back in the mansion, feeling Liana’s heartbeat against my chest."Don't be like that, dar
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