Chapter 154

Emily wiped the blood from her face, her icy gaze locking onto him. "I hope you’re a man of your word."

"Of course," Dragon replied with a casual shrug, "but don’t think this is over. I’ll make sure to torment you little by little, until you can’t bear it anymore."

Emily said nothing more. She turned on her heel and walked out of the private room, her steps heavy with exhaustion. By the time she exited the bar, her body had reached its limit. Darkness closed in, and she collapsed onto the pavement.

When she opened her eyes again, the sterile white of a hospital room greeted her. Surprise flickered in her expression as she slowly sat up, pain rippling through her battered body.

A gentle voice broke through her thoughts. "You're awake. Don’t move too much. The doctor said you’ve lost a lot of blood and need to rest."

Emily turned her head to see Matteo standing nearby, his presence both unexpected and startling. Her pupils contracted slightly. "How did you find me?"