Chapter 97

Ruby's POV

With Vincent's support, I managed to stand up, though I was still shaken from the nightmare of an encounter with Ethan. As I approached the cell, I could see him lying unconscious on the cold, unforgiving floor. A trickle of blood stained his forehead, and I couldn't help but feel a pang of concern, despite everything that had transpired.

My focus then shifted to the entrance of the dungeon, where Max was engaged in a heated conversation with the guards. His voice was a thunderous roar, and his anger was palpable. The guards stood with bowed heads, accepting the reprimand with a sense of defeat. It was clear that Max had lost all patience with them.

As I drew nearer, I could hear Max's stern words, each syllable laced with frustration and disappointment. "Do you realize the gravity of your incompetence? Allowing Ruby access to a dangerous situation with no protection? You've endangered her life."

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