I Married a Beautiful Boss After the Breakup

Chapter 1496

Lora fancied herself fearless. She believed in the triumph of justice over evil, that light would dispel darkness. But this was always the most optimistic perspective.

Regardless of the era or circumstances, darkness and light, justice and evil coexisted— neither could be absent. When old evils vanished, new ones inevitably arose, just as dawn dispelled darkness, only for darkness to return.

Lora didn't know how to respond.

Was she afraid? Undoubtedly.

Someone as formidable as Eric still had troublemakers seeking him out, proving they were truly wicked. But to say she wouldn't dare approach Eric? That would be untrue.

Yet, Lora dared not say that.

Sylvia smiled. "I know what fascinates you about Eric. Women admire the strong, just as beauties admire heroes. Actually, this is understandable, but the price to pay, I imagine, is not something an ordinary person can bear.

"The Pentras slashed your face and neck back then. Perhaps you see it as a severe injury, but let me tell you: y