Chapter 25: Take Responsibility

"Benjamin, wait for me!" Hovier's face darkened, his gaze fixed intensely on Benjamin. But Benjamin didn't even glance his way. "Call whoever you want," he replied coolly. "I'm not afraid." He continued his work, and gradually, Betty felt a strange pain rising in her throat. It intensified over time, and after about three minutes... "Ah!" Betty cried out involuntarily. The sound was completely different from anything she'd uttered before. Stunned, Betty moved her lips, barely able to believe...