Chapter 71

As Brodie Hanson's laughter echoed through the air, Scarlet's heart pounded with fear and adrenaline. She had hoped her display of power would be enough to deter him, but it seemed he was unimpressed, dismissing her abilities as nothing more than a bluff.

With lightning speed, Brodie lunged towards Scarlet, his hand poised to strike at her throat. In her shock, she attempted to evade his attack, but her movements were sluggish, her mind still reeling from the current events.

Scarlet tried to escape but Brodie’s strength proved to be superior. He overpowered her, his grip tightening around her throat, cutting off her breath and immobilizing her. Panic surged through Scarlet's veins as she gasped for air, desperately clawing at his hand in a futile attempt to break free.

“Do you know how long I waited this moment to kill you, Scarlet Morgan? Do you even know how much I wanted to torture my mortal enemy by killing you slowly?”

At that moment, she realized that Sebastia