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 dispel

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

embarrassed to finish the

smile before his tone turned curious. “Just now,

seized the moment to probe further into Catalina’s

his time at

Catalina’s father might be a priest

father, a priest? Please. Don’t even think about prying into my affairs. I

advantage of me just now!” After speaking, she turned on her

was understandable given

she had even braced herself

moved, sharp, searing pain surged through his body,

the sudden movement, leaving

skeptically. “Stop playing games! Get up, and quit trying to fool me!” she

sudden, Jared coughed up a mouthful

expression shifted to alarm as she hurried back toward him.