Victor's POV

I lifted an eyebrow, taken aback by her answer. There was a depth in her gaze, a spark I hadn't witnessed earlier, not in this way. She had faced underestimation, and now she was wide awake, prepared to face whatever followed. It was evident she had no fear of anything or anyone.

I couldn’t restrain my smile, truly proud of her. “I enjoy that.” "You're not dead, that's certain," I remarked with a light chuckle. "However, you understand that James will not forget this." He ...