A Mark on Her Pride (Part 3)
Julian's smile gradually faded as he continued counting the seconds in his mind.
Five...
Four...
Three...
The effect of the Chaos Mirage Mist was nearing its end.
Although he had gained the upper hand through an unexpected trick, he knew better than anyone that he couldn't afford to underestimate the woman before him.
She wasn't an ordinary assassin.
She was the legendary Queen, the second-ranked assassin on the Dark Web.
Without the mist's bizarre effect, her terrifying speed alone would make her one of the most troublesome opponents he had ever faced.
The Queen's breathing became steadier.
She could already feel her body slowly responding to her thoughts again.
Her fingers twitched.
This time...
They finally obeyed.
A surge of relief washed over her.
Then, almost immediately, that relief was swallowed by burning humiliation.
The memory of what had happened during the past minute replayed vividly in her mind.
She...
