Chapter 73

Sophia’s POV

Grief hung over the mansion like a second skin as we mourned Professor’s death, our sorrow braided tightly with a growing hunger for justice. Derick, consumed by fury he could no longer contain, swore that Blake would answer for what he’d done.

His eyes burned with a cold, fixed determination as he faced Blake directly, his voice sharp with contempt. “You took everything from us, Blake. You destroyed lives without a second thought, and now you’ve taken Professor too. I won’t let this go unanswered.”

Blake’s mouth curled into a sneer, arrogance and malice twisting together in his expression. “You’re so predictable, Derick. It’s almost entertaining, watching you play the hero. But remember this. You’ll meet the same end your precious Professor did.”

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