Chapter 401

Catherina could only stare, paralyzed by fear, unable to make a sound. For the first time in her life, she felt true desperation. "Eleanor... Is she trying to kill me on purpose?" The thought clawed at her mind, laced with terror. Could Eleanor truly dare such a thing? She wanted to struggle, to scream for help, but her body betrayed her. Every ounce of strength had evaporated, leaving her a prisoner in her skin. All she could do was wait—wait for death to claim her. Eleanor dusted her hands off nonchalantly, as though brushing away crumbs. She turned toward the door, her movements leisurely and measured. Her cold voice broke the silence like a blade, "For the sake of fairness in the game, I’m afraid I have to impose on you just a little." She glanced back at Catherina, her icy gaze sending shivers down the dim walls. The intent was clear—Catherina couldn’t move, couldn’t scream. The game would be ruined if anyone found her in the storage room. And Eleanor had no intention of letting t