Trying to be nice? Didn't work! Become a thug! (3)

In the dimly lit room, the only sound was the soft rustle of the curtains as a gentle breeze teased them apart.

Eveline sat quietly, her gaze fixed on a distant point, her breathing measured and calm despite the growing tension.

Wang Xiao watched her for a moment, captivated by her composed demeanor.

With a slow, deliberate motion, he reached out, his fingertips lightly tracing the warmth of her face.

"You enjoy .... freedom yet isn't it ironic that you, yourself, are held here like a caged bird?"

His voice was soft, yet the words carried a sharp edge that caused Eveline's eyes to flicker with emotion.

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His remark visibly unsettled her, prompting a calm yet piercing reply, "Does belittling others make you feel superior?" Her voice, smooth and controlled, yet there was an underlying strength that attracted him more with each word she spoke.