Chapter 1085

Gia held her breath, feeling an icy chill as Zuko's gaze bore into her.

Zuko's smile vanished, replaced by a glint of ruthlessness in his eyes. "I've warned you," he said. "If anyone dares to harm my woman, I assure you they will suffer a fate far worse than death. Ms. Chapman, did you think I was joking?"

Gia stammered, attempting to defend herself as the situation escalated. "M-Mr. Hamerton... I never had any ill intentions toward you or Lina. I have no idea how information about you staying in her room got leaked—"

Zuko interrupted her, his voice turning cold. "Heh! Perhaps a certain b*tch couldn't keep its mouth shut and let out a few barks."

Gia's eyes widened in shock.

Zuko continued, his tone filled with menace. "Gia Chapman, Violet has been disfigured, and Heidi has been driven away. With a mere nod from me, this deceitful teacher might become one of the missing persons in Southeast Aciatic by tomorrow... By the way, what do you think these two have in common?"

Gia's lips