Caesar gave her a thoughtful look and relaxed back to hear her out.
"Caesar, my father was murdered brutally in prison after taking the blame for a crime he didn't even commit." Adeline drew a cynical breath, gaze distant.
"Mr. Petrov had promised him he would see to the complete treatment of my mother's illness, but he didn't keep to his words. He didn't let her die peacefully either, he killed her like...she was nothing." Her voice cracked, eyes watering up a bit. "To him, her life...meant nothing. It was worthless."
"He gets rid of people the second they are of no use to him."
She chuckled dryly, lowering her head to dab off the tiny bubbles of tears. "Going easy on them is not an option. Dying is also not an option, at least not now. I have to make them pay..."
"…They will beg, break down mentally and emotionally. They will be hurt in every way possible."