Chapter 16

"Marcos! How could you make such a choice? Your daughter perished at Scarlett's hands, and you demanded an enquiry! Have you gone insane?!" Elizabeth yelled as she slammed the table down.

"Do you want me to murder Scarlett in front of everyone? Do you want me to demonstrate how inept we are? notably how we treat our employees!" When he pours scotch into the glass, Marcos reacts quietly. "... We need to show them that we're researching before we make a decision!"

Elizabeth's eyes widened as she heard Marcos' reply. "Investigate? Seriously?! Scarlett is the only one who consumes souls—"

"Did you hear what I said, Elizabeth?" When he glances at Elizabeth, Marcos seems menacing. "And murdering Scarlet implies kindness... Do you wish to provide her with that luxury?" He said coldly before sipping his scotch.

Elizabeth gazed at Marcos as she realised what he meant... "You are correct; quick death is insufficient... It's preferable to torment Scarlett Dimittri! "Bef