Chapter 473

Faced with Mercer's terrifying descent into madness, Calla's pent-up rage finally erupted. She chose to face him head-on, fully aware she was walking into danger. She would not be bullied into compliance, not anymore.

A cold laugh escaped her lips. "Mercer, how old are you to be asking such a stupid question? Pierre and I are both single and at an age with needs. Did you expect us to live like priests and nuns?"

"You're asking for it!" Mercer slammed his fist against the wall beside Calla's head.

The impact reverberated fear through her heart.

Fear, sharp and cold, shot through her, but she refused to let it show. She wouldn't give him the satisfaction of seeing her crumble.

However, she couldn't show any sign of weakness. She had to maintain a strong front. She had successfully played on Mercer's anger; that was her strategy. She wanted to push his buttons until he couldn't take it anymore.

In the next moment, Calla continued, "Being with Pierre made me realize how much happier