Chapter 193: Maple Forest Society Stronghold, Hewest Resort

The knife tip hadn't yet touched Diego Santee. A broad hand clamped down on Elisa Greaves's wrist. "With skills like that, you really think you can assassinate me? How naive." Diego tightened his grip. Numbness shot through her palm and the dagger nearly slipped free. Her hand froze midair. She bit her lower lip as tears streamed down her face. She quietly sobbed, undone. Watching her fall apart, Diego looked conflicted and guilty. He felt sorry for her, but he didn't regret what he'd done....