Chapter 1384

The large room in Fletcher Residence was cloaked in darkness, with no light seeping through. As the door creaked open, a shaft of light from the hallway poured in, illuminating the entrance and casting gentle shadows that outlined the blurred shapes of the furniture within. A pair of polished leather shoes crossed the threshold and made their way to the large window. In an instant, the curtains were yanked open, and bright sunlight flooded the entire room. Sadie was curled up in the corner, her head wrapped in a blanket. She appeared utterly terrified, her eyes vacant and unfocused. "Look at you now. One little setback, and you're hiding away. This isn't the brilliant Sadie I once knew," Colin mocked, his voice laced with condescension as he looked down at her. "I'm the laughingstock of all of Grand Cathay! Everyone's mocking me! Just get out! Leave me alone!" Sadie screamed, her composure visibly cracking. Colin, however, looked intrigued. "You can't truly live without a touch o