Marco’s eyes glowed with twisted satisfaction as he stepped closer. “Look,” he said, his voice low and heavy, “that man already told me to go public. He said you really did it. He wants me to release another wave, make the world believe deeper. Imagine the chaos. You don’t want that, do you? Hmm?” Kate shook her head violently, tears dripping. “No… no, I can’t. I won’t.” Marco smirked. “Either you agree, or not… it doesn’t matter. I will have my way. Let’s just enjoy each other.” Kate spun suddenly and tried to run, but before she could make three steps, his men closed in, blocking every path. The circle tightened. Her breath grew shallow, her body shaking with terror. She cursed herself for coming here. Marco’s grin darkened. “For what you did to me that night, for the scar you gave

