"It doesn't matter who I choose. There's a flaw in your reasoning." Caelan looked directly at the kidnapper and spoke in a steady, serious tone. "You said you wanted revenge against me," he said evenly, meeting his gaze without flinching. "You claimed you intended to kill the woman I love most." A faint, almost mocking smile tugged at the corner of his lips. "But think about it. If I choose one person, then that person is, by definition, the woman I love the most." He took a slow step forward, his voice calm and measured. "Yet your plan is to let her live while killing the other two women who matter less to me." He shook his head. "That completely contradicts your original purpose." After a brief pause, he looked him straight in the eyes. "If you truly wanted to punish me..." he said

