Chapter145: The World Belongs to Selfishness

Arthur was frustrated and devastated after the revelations and the confrontation with Mayara. The apparent betrayal and Anna's cruel words had left him in a state of despair. To try to numb some of the pain, he decided to go out for a drink. He stopped at a bar, bought several drinks, and, intoxicated by a mix of emotions and alcohol, headed to Anna's building. His thoughts were hazy and confused, and he could barely focus on a single line of reasoning. The car swayed slightly as he drove, which only heightened his discomfort and disorientation. When Arthur arrived at Anna's building, the night was silent and cold. He got off the motorcycle with difficulty and entered the building, staggering. His mind was shrouded in a fog of alcohol and confusion, and he barely noticed the stairs and corridors that would lead him to Anna's apartment. Anna was in her apartment when she heard the doorbell. Upon opening the door and seeing Arthur in a visibly altered state, her eyes gleamed with a malic