Chapter 247. Some Disjointed Clues

Ellie's POV

"Not right now, Gracia, because I don't have enough reasons to. But mark my words; the moment I prove my instincts right, the walls of a jail cell will not be enough to contain you, Gracia Adriano!"

"Good luck, my dear! But, if I get it right, you are declaring war on Gracia Adriano? Do you have what it takes to fight me?” She squeezes, her harsh yet soft and sarcastic venomous words cutting through the air with utter dread.

“I do! For my family, I have all it takes to fight anyone,” I boldly state, unthreatened by her sinister demeanor. She can’t scare me if that is her objective here.

“I see, but I must warn you that in this fight, blood will be shed—a lot of it—and I don't care who gets hurt. A lot will be lost along the way. So, Ellie?” She leans in closer, spilling her venomous aura on me as she speaks. “Just what are you willing to gamble on? What are you willing to lose?"

Is this a challenge? A daring game? What