The choice is yours
Author: Life_Of_Mid
last update2025-01-07 00:07:56

“Ah, it seems I made a mistake, Miss Smith.” Scar said as he took a step forward.

Victoria raised a brow. “What mistake?”

“This invitation is not a request. You will be coming with me. But it is up to you if you will follow me the easy way or the hard way. Ultimately, the choice is yours.”

“Are you trying to go against the Smith family?” Victoria questioned, attempting to use her family as a shield.

Scar smirked as he replied. “I wouldn't dare.”

“Then…”

“But it doesn't change the fact that you will be coming with me. Now then, how would you like to come with us?... Free or bound?... Choose quickly, I have a short temper.”

Victoria paused as she realized that whatever was happening was a conspiracy.

The fact that Scar wasn't wary of her identity meant two things; the person backing him was either on par with her or was someone from her family.

She was well aware that not everyone in her family was happy with her identity as heiress of the Smith family.

Regardless, stopping her from mak
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