In a secluded valley, Veronica slowly opened her eyes.
"You're finally awake," a familiar voice echoed.
Turning her head, she saw Sean leaning against a nearby rock wall, casually flipping a gold coin in his hand, a smirk on his face.
"It's you!" Veronica exclaimed, trying to rise, but soon realized she was bound with ropes.
Sean chuckled, approaching her, "Who else could it be?"
"Hmph, Sean, I'd advise you to release me at once. If Ethan finds out you've kidnapped me, you'll face unimaginable consequences!" Veronica retorted with a fierce tone, which only provoked greater laughter from Sean.
"Trouble? Veronica, you haven't grasped the situation. You're in my grasp, not the other way around. True, I might have underestimated Ethan's power. But there's a terrifying force behind me that you don't know of. As for Ethan? He's nothing in comparison!" Sean said, showing no sign of concern about Ethan's threat.
