Chapter 105 I Won't Let Her off the Hook

Iron Alley was the darkest, filthiest corner of the world. It was a haven for criminals and the desperate—a hell where no one came out whole. Living there was worse than dying. "That's where you'll reflect on your sins." Gabriel's voice fell like a final verdict. For a moment, Amelia just stared at him. Then, a low laugh slipped from her throat. It grew louder and sharper until it broke into wild, hysterical cackling. She laughed even as tears poured down her face. "Gabriel, you're merciless…" But Gabriel didn't look back at her. He simply opened the door and walked out, leaving behind Amelia's shrill laughter and the last shred of whatever tie had remained between them. Meanwhile, at the end of the corridor, a heavy door creaked open. Emily, who had been sitting rigid, shot to her feet like a spring. Tense with worry, Arthur instinctively reached to steady her. "Emily—" But Emily didn't hear him. Instead, her gaze and attention was locked on the man stepping out of the dim l