Chapter 1858

Manfred got out of bed after Kemp left. He walked to the window and pushed it open. A gust of frigid night air hit him, clearing his mind even further. It also sharpened his awareness of who he truly was—a man who would stop at nothing to achieve his goals and someone who wouldn't hesitate to use ruthless methods. The Atkinsons had created a hell for him, and he would ensure every one of them paid dearly. If they wanted him to experience torment, he would show them what his version of torment looked like. As his eyes burned with intense hatred, a figure suddenly emerged in his thoughts—Vivian, the one person who brought light and warmth into his dark world. A wave of unease washed over him. He wondered if she would despise him upon discovering the depths of his darkness. Maybe she would even leave him. He couldn't let her know. As for this place, he couldn't leave. He wasn't certain that leaving would mean losing the chance to see her again, and he couldn't take that risk. That