Chapter 34:

Nick pushed hard the door of the old ballroom hall in the basement and realized he was not mistaken. He saw her inside, standing in the middle of the empty hall, with her back turned from him.

“S-Say...you’re just here…I was looking for you everywhere. I thought you…I thought you --

He saw her mocking smile when he got a little closer. Her face was devoid of the tears earlier.

"Did you chase me to continue your revenge?" She still was not looking at him.

He continued to walk towards her, wanting to explain but Say cut him. “Say...i didn't—“

“Go ahead ... do what you want to do to me. But no one is here. There's no spectators. No one will know how you can embarrass me. Would you like me to invite an audience, my King? ” she proudly tilted her head, this time looking at him.

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“Stop it...” Say heard Nick warned her.

Say advances herself next to him, raised her forehead and forced herself to be brave for this moment.