Lilith felt a surge of anxiety, shame, and anger.

Before her, Hendrix appeared calm and collected, his raised brows revealing a sense of superiority.

Could she really threaten him?

Maybe at this moment, but could she withstand Hendrix's backlash afterward?

She bit her lip, trembling. “Hendrix, I—I beg you—”

Before she could finish, her phone buzzed in her bag.

It was a call from an unknown number, but in ...