Chapter 431

*"Why am I still here? Well, you tell me!"* Mina arched an eyebrow, her sparkling eyes gleaming with barely contained excitement as she stared at Rory. Though Rory's sanctimonious words made her sick to her stomach, the mere thought of their plan—of finally getting revenge and making Rory pay—sent a thrill of dark satisfaction coursing through her. Rory shifted uncomfortably under Mina’s gaze, which carried a hint of something unsettling. A shiver ran down her spine. *"W-why are you looking at me like that?"* she stammered, lifting her chin in a feeble attempt at defiance. *"My father is the district chief! If you dare lay a finger on me, he’ll make sure you regret it!"* Mina’s eyes twinkled mischievously. *"Ohhh, so what you're saying is, your dear old dad has been throwing his weight around, huh?"* She tutted in mock disapproval. *"Tsk tsk, how bold of him. With Bannon’s strict anti-corruption policies, a public servant like him should be serving the people, not bullying them."* *"Ye