The subordinate observed that Seraphina Redgrave did not scream, only the veins on her forehead were pulsating, seemingly without much unusual reaction. He assumed the drug's dosage was insufficient, so he took another pill, without water, squeezed Seraphina's jaw, and forced her to swallow.
Miles Harrington frowned at the subordinate's action, but ultimately did not voice any objection. "Gradually, everyone came to believe that the people on Veridian Isle were merely the dregs discarded by society."
"Moreover, over the years, the tycoons have continuously sent their enemies to Veridian Isle after gouging out their eyes and poisoning them mute, perhaps out of spite, or perhaps to check other tycoons. I'm not sure if your collected evidence mentions this, but Sterling Group was among them, and Ryan Sterling carried out quite a few of these acts."
"..."
The pain was immense.
Wave after wave of agony crashed over her like ocean waves, and the pain was growing more intense.
