As the gunfire rang out, chaos erupted. Claire was forcefully pinned to the ground, with Anthony glaring fiercely, aiming his gun right at her head. Lucien's face remained expressionless, seemingly unconcerned. "Let's talk," he said calmly. "Stop pretending, Lucien," Anthony sneered, flashing a grin that revealed his yellow teeth. "You care about this chick, don't you?" "You b*tch!" Anthony reached for his neck, realizing too late that Claire had injected the entire vial into him the moment she was pinned. Lucien's gaze darkened, a coldness barely contained. "Let her go, and I'll let you go." Anthony spat in response. "Let me go now? I don't f*cking care! I want you to watch her die slowly, tortured to death. Get on the boat, alone!" Nathan tried to intervene, but Lucien signaled hi

