Chapter 283

After Carissa finished speaking, Aurora burst into wild laughter.

"You can't even speak the truth, Carissa. Where is your so-called bravery? It's nothing but hypocrisy!"

Carissa ignored her and continued, "I remember the arrogant way you spoke when you came to see me. You demeaned women and reduced them to dust. I don't envy you, I only despise you. As a woman yourself, you have no pity for your own kind, and your character is questionable."

Aurora snorted coldly. "Is that so? But even then, you had impressive martial arts skills. Since you found me displeasing, why didn't you take the chance to fight me?"

"Because it was beneath me!" Carissa's eyes darkened. "To me, you were nothing more than a buffoon. I had no interest in engaging with you. Besides, your offenses against me were only verbal, so I retaliated with words. The one who betrayed his promise was Barrett, so my ire was directed solely at him."

"Beneath you, huh? I don't believe you didn't want to kill me back then." Au