Lilith turned to Boss, her eyes sharp and unblinking. "I hope you'll honor your words," she said coldly.
Boss nodded with a smug grin, keeping his tone respectful. "Of course."
But in his heart, he was already calculating. What is half of my property compared to what the Golden Bird will give me? His loyalty had already shifted. With Li's announcement, everything had changed. The balance of power in the underworld had been shaken, and Boss intended to be on the winning side, no matter the cost.
Lilith nodded once, curtly. She didn't want to spend another second here. Everything about this place made her skin crawl now—Li, Boss, the Crimson Hand, all of it. She turned to walk away, but before she could go far, Lady Viora stepped into her path.
Viora's expression was unreadable as she leaned in close, her voice low and gentle. "You're cornered now, Lilith. You sure you won't consider joining me?"
