Chapter 456

When a target was rebellious and defiant, they became extremely attractive to Marcellus. When he attempted to hunt, he wanted the target to submit to him. But if the target submitted too easily, he might lose interest in the hunt altogether. Adam teased, "Marcellus, isn't it about time you started dating?" Marcellus watched Valerie with focused intensity. He viewed her only as prey. As for falling in love, it simply wasn't part of his reality. Giselle instinctively glanced at Marcellus, eager to see his reaction. She had been by his side for four years. For those four years, they were almost inseparable. Often, when they worked around the clock to finalize a critical experiment, they practically ate and lived together like family. Giselle had always assumed this companionship would last for many years to come. Because for the last four years, he hadn't shown a shred of interest in another woman. Unexpectedly, Valerie's arrival had completely upended that dynamic. "I'm done."