Chapter 57. Welcome to The Reality

Adeline's POV

The moment the sinister words left Charles’ lips, my’s world tilted on its axis.

My breath came in shallow gasps, but I refused to show weakness. Vladimir being tortured- My nails dug into my palms as I clenched my fists, my entire body trembling with barely restrained fury.

I pulled away from Vladimir without a second thought, my legs moving before my mind could catch up. In the next moment, I was in front of Charles, grabbing his collar with a force that made the room collectively gasp.

“Who the hell are you?” I demanded, my voice shaking with rage.

“And what were you doing with my brother?”

I glared at Charles not knowing what he was playing. Why he was doing this.

Behind me, Vladimir stood abruptly, his voice urgent.

“Adeline!”

But Charles… Charles only looked amused.

His lips curled into a smirk as he glanced down at my hands gripping his shirt. His green eyes gleamed with something dangerousl