Chapter 80. Taken

“That’s what River does to people like you,” Hans continued, but he didn’t move to approach me.

He just remained standing in his location.

“River breaks everything as long as it’s for his empire. He takes what he wants and leaves destruction behind… Just like what he did to you.”

“No… That’s not true…” I muttered as I tried to defend him, but my voice sounded weaker than I intended.

Honestly, I don’t even know. I don’t want anyone’s explanation right now.

But Hans was trying to break through my walls.

He didn’t argue. Instead, he took a step closer, but still maintained some distance between us. It’s as if he were approaching something fragile—me.

“I’m not asking you to believe me,” he said, looking into my eyes. “I’m just asking you to think about this carefully. He made a deal including you, and even hid this from you.”

Hans added, “And now, you’re here, alone. He could have gone here and picked you up, but he’s ignoring you, isn’t h