"Alice, I think we should cooperate."Cliff suddenly spoke, his voice steady and filled with absolute confidence. "As long as you agree to help me take down Louis, I'll set you free. In fact, I can give you everything—my love, my wealth, anything you desire."Alice let out a cold laugh, a mocking glint flashing in her eyes. "Do you think I'm stupid enough to believe you?"Cliff leaned forward slightly, his tone growing more persuasive. "Louis loves you deeply—he would trust you unconditionally. If you agree, we can make him lose everything—his career, his reputation, even his life. Then, you won’t have to endure this imprisonment any longer. Instead, you could stand at the pinnacle of power by my side."As soon as he finished speaking, a sharp smack echoed through the silent room.Alice had slapped him without hesitation. The force of the blow caused Cliff’s head to tilt slightly, leaving a burning red mark on his cheek. The air grew stifling, the tension so thick that even the slight
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