The Enigmatic Return (Nancy’s And Roxanne )

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“There aren’t many remaining in the Gordon family now. The possibility of them rescuing you is out of the question. Remember your sidekick? Howard has already taken his life. His body has grown cold, rendering any hope of him coming to your aid futile. Regarding the other members of your family, I suspect Bartitsu Guild has almost eradicated them. Oh, and about your husband, cousin, and uncle-they’re still in District Five. I should inform you that Bartitsu Guild has cordoned off District Fourteen. They won’t permit them to enter until this situation is resolved.”

Neera took a deep breath, maintaining a stoic silence, cautioning herself not to trust a single word that Phoebe uttered.

It seemed as though Phoebe could discern Neera’s thoughts, as she let out a scoff. “What’s the matter? Don’t you believe what I’m saying?”

Neera preferred not to delve into this conversation further. Firstly, she was wary of being deceived and having her peace of mind disrupted. Secondly, she had no desire to hear even the slightest bit of distressing news.

So, she shifted the topic, suppressing her shivers, gritting her teeth as she said, “You won’t kill me. Howard has made it clear; he instructed you to spare my life and hand me over to him.”

Upon hearing Neera’s assertion, Phoebe indeed felt as if she were being led by the nose. A sarcastic curve hooked up at the corner of her mouth.

“Yes, according to our agreement, I can’t kill you. But what does that matter? Sooner or later, you won’t be able to escape our grasp. Your pathetic life is already determined by Bartitsu Guild. And what I’m going to do now is to thoroughly torture you. I’d prefer to torment you to the point where you’re half-dead, neither human nor ghost. That’s what would make me happy, you know? This was the condition I proposed when I exchanged information with Bartitsu Guild. Fortunately, they’re reasonable. As long as you end up dead in the end, I don’t mind if the process is a bit slow.”

As she spoke, a sudden glint of malice flashed in her eyes. She leaned in closer, articulating each word, “Neera, you have finally fallen into my hands. I will make you pay a hundred, a thousand times for the humiliation I suffered in the past. I will make you taste the torment of wishing for death!”

The venom in her words sent a shiver down Neera’s spine.

However, Neera remained silent, her expression indifferent, as if she were entirely indifferent to Phoebe’s threats.

apparent lack of reaction instantly infuriated

delivered a sharp slap to Neera. The sound echoed crisply in

knocked askew, and on her face, numbed by the cold, she felt a

next moment, another harsh slap landed, causing the corner of her mouth

spread across her face. Though she attempted to raise her hand to touch and wipe the blood away, it proved

up, assuming a superior position as she looked down at Neera. Once again, she seized Neera’s chin, lifted her face, and delivered

about a dozen strikes, Phoebe finally released her grip, panting heavily as she rubbed her palms and wrists. With satisfaction, she regarded her “masterplece” and remarked, “Do you want me to bring a mirror over so you can see what your

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swollen and bruised from the blows. The corners of her mouth were split open, blood incessantly oozing

heavy and dizzy, stars danced before her eyes, and a constant buzzing sound enveloped her, causing her

she remained silent, never once crying out.

Phoebe’s mouth dropped slightly. She emitted a cold

Neera.

and calm, as if you’re invincible, as if nothing affects you. You’re clearly a woman who only knows how to cling to men, so why do you put on this air

closed, enduring the nauseating feeling, swallowing her saliva, and remaining

slightly, her expression growing increasingly grim. “There’s no one else here now, so who are you putting on this act

chose not

thousand words, instantly fueled Phoebe’s anger, burning all the way up to the top of her

Neera’s hair from the back of her head. With force, she compelled Neera to lift her head and meet her gaze. “I’m talking to you; are you deaf or mute? Hm? Since you refuse to learn your lesson, I might as well let you taste the consequences