Become Villain

"I was lenient because Rose wasn't hurt."

Silence filled the room.

The General remained still, listening carefully, while Meleonora clenched her fists.

Lucian's voice dropped lower.

"But the moment Rose got hurt, I realized something."

His gaze snapped back to the General, sharp as a blade.

"I was too kind."

A dangerous glint appeared in his eyes.

"If I had just killed those men instead of letting one of them live to send a message…" His fingers curled into a fist. "Maybe none of this would have happened."

Meleonora's breath hitched.

"That was my mistake."

Lucian let out a slow exhale, eyes narrowing.

"The Silvit family dared to attack someone close to me. And you know why?"

His expression turned unreadable.

"Because they thought they could."

His voice grew colder.

"They thought they had a chance to get away with it. That they could hurt her and still profit from it."