Ethan’s words hung in the air, heavy with the bitterness of anger.His eyes remained fixed on Lucy, carrying a desperate plea mixed with fear of her impending response.Lucy held his gaze, her eyes reflecting a weary resignation.She spoke in a voice barely above a whisper.“If that’s what you believe, then there’s nothing more I can do.”Ethan ’s reaction was immediate, his anger flaring.“Fine. Very well.”He said it sharply, his eyes shifting restlessly as he silently acknowledged that he was powerless to stop her from leaving.He regained his composure, then his laughter echoed through the place, cold and empty.“Do you really think running to Brighton City will guarantee your safety? I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. You can run to the farthest corner of the earth, and I’ll drag you back by force if I don’t agree to let you leave.”Lucy pressed her lips into a thin line.“Ethan, you…”“Go.”He waved his hand dismissively, and his guards stepped aside, no longer blocking
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