Chapter 117: It’s better to clear the misunderstanding

Anna hesitated for a moment, her eyes flickering toward the phone still resting on her lap. The screen was lit up, the last message from DarkKnight_07 still visible taunting her with that ridiculous mix of sincerity and arrogance.

A small, dry laugh escaped her lips. "No, it’s not the message," she said quietly, shaking her head. "Just... everything else."