Semua Bab Purchased by the Billionaire: Bab 21

 Catherine froze, her breath catching as Lucius’s words sank in. His gaze was intense, focused on her, waiting for her to speak. His voice had been steady, almost emotionless, but there was something beneath it—a sharp edge that made her heart race and her palms sweat. Revenge. The word hung in the air, dark and tempting. Catherine had thought about it. How could she not? Her mother’s coldness, her stepfather’s control, the betrayal by Liam and Annie—they had all left scars. Some were deeper than others. But acting on it, speaking the words out loud, felt like crossing a line she wasn’t sure she could return from. “I…” Her voice trembled, and she lowered her eyes, unable to meet his gaze. “I don’t know.” Luciu