Oscar, now enraged, snarled, "So you're playing games, huh? Lucky for me, I came prepared!" Grabbing her roughly, he threw her onto the couch. "You think you can toy with me? Let's see how long that attitude lasts." Lavinia's gown tore under his aggressive grip, and she glared at him with defiant eyes, even as she struggled to move. "What are you staring at?" he sneered, slapping her face mockingly. "Don't worry—you'll enjoy this soon enough." As the grotesque man drew closer, Lavinia's vision blurred further. Biting down on her tongue, she barely managed to stay conscious. Summoning every ounce of her strength, she kicked at Oscar's groin. "Argh!" Oscar let out a shrill cry, collapsing to his knees in agony. That kick had struck him where it hurt the most. His face twi

