Chapter 67

Emily remained silent, her eyes filled with disdain. Her refusal to speak only fueled Lime's fury.

"Fine! Since you won’t choose, I’ll decide for you. Let’s start with the left."

He raised the dagger, aiming for her eye, but Emily instinctively jerked her head to the side. The blade plunged deep into her shoulder instead, causing blood to pour out. The sharp pain made Emily grit her teeth, but it also seemed to awaken a surge of strength.

She yanked the dagger from her shoulder, and blood sprayed across the floor, momentarily stunning everyone in the room. Lime, sensing the immediate threat, took a few quick steps back, narrowly avoiding the blade in her hand.

His heart raced in shock—how was this even possible? The drug should have left her defenseless, yet here she was, fighting back with a vengeance.

"What kind of monster is this woman?" Lime thought, his eyes wide with disbelief.

Panicking, he shouted, "Catch her! Don't let her escape!"