Chapter 561 Evil

I bit my lip, silent. My eyes screamed a clear ‘yes’ nonetheless. Her smile was sudden, a predator's grin as she toyed with me. "Fine, I'll help you," Yara said. Then she turned to Rebecca, who was practically frozen with fear. "Fetch the water I got ready for Ms. Scott." Rebecca gave a nod, her eyes full of sympathy for me, and she reluctantly left the room. I tried to make a break for the bucket near Yara, but her goons held me back. Seconds later, Rebecca returned, a basin of water in her hands. Yara towered over me, her brown eyes gleaming with scorn and amusement. I knew better than to expect any kindness from her. I clenched my jaw, ready to fight back. She did not give me the chance, however. "Pour it!" she commanded Rebecca. Rebecca's hands shook as she held the basin, her eyes locked on mine, filled with hesitation. Yara was not one to wait. She grabbed the basin and hurled the water at me. The cold shock was nothing compared to the searing pain that followed. It felt