Chapter 256:
Robert's POV
A cold shiver ran through my veins. Her request meant that the lie involved someone specific, and that my rage might cost that person their life. I locked my piercing gaze onto her eyes, my jaw clenching from the sheer pressure, while my mind seasoned by betrayal began to connect the dots.
"Julie... what does this mean?" I asked, my voice heavy.
"It means you won't kill anyone," she replied, clutching my hand in fear.
I took a deep breath, trying to bridle the beast within. "Fine... I promise."
"Remember when I asked you to train?" she began, her voice trembling. "In reality, Max was already teaching me how to fight."
I smirked inwardly because I had known this for a while, but I feigned ignorance and said coldly, "Mmm... and why did you say otherwise?"
"Because I was afraid of you back then," she said, lowering her head.
I nodded. "Fine, Julie."
But she didn't breathe a sigh of relief. Instead, she continued, "I'm not finished."
