A Man Like None Other

Catalina screamed and, left with no choice, closed her eyes as tears streamed down her face.

Suddenly, a low hum filled the air, and her restraints abruptly vanished.

Even the grand hall around them disappeared into thin air.

As Jared lunged toward her, Catalina spun around and bolted, shouting over her shoulder, “If you dare lay a finger on me, my master and my father won’t let you off. They’ll torture you to death for sure!”

Before finishing her sentence, Catalina clutched the life-saving jade pendant in her hand, ready to shatter it.

“Hey, stop running. I’m not possessed…” Jared called out quickly, alarmed to see her in tears.

Catalina paused, her gaze narrowing as she studied him closely. Her hand remained tightly clenched around the jade pendant, prepared to use it at any moment.

“Are you sure that man didn’t possess you?” Catalina asked suspiciously.

“Of course not. Do you really think that insignificant soul remnant could take over me? I eradicated it in my consciousness field long ago. Didn’t you notice that your restraints and

Jared explained, trying

to anger as she glared at him. “How dare you fool me! If I

trailed off, too embarrassed to finish

turned curious. “Just now, you mentioned your father and master wouldn’t let me off. Who exactly are

moment to probe further

his time at

far-fetched to consider that Catalina’s father might be

think about prying into my affairs. I won’t tell you

me just now!” After speaking, she turned on her heel and stormed

understandable given how

moment, she had even braced

to chase after her, but as soon as he moved, sharp, searing pain surged through his body, forcing him

had worsened with the sudden movement, leaving him writhing in

scream, Catalina paused and glanced back skeptically. “Stop playing games! Get up, and quit trying to fool me!” she called out,

a mouthful of

to alarm as she hurried