Chapter 89 Satisfy You Right Now

• Maximus felt as though her words had slapped him across the face. The sting on his cheek was matched only by the ache in his heart. This woman's methods of revenge were undeniably ruthless. She knew how much he valued his pride and dignity, and she had deliberately set out to crush them for her own satisfaction.
• The atmosphere grew increasingly oppressive, with the surroundings eerily silent. The only sound was her laughter, growing more unrestrained by the second, reverberating in his ears. Maximus' lips were pressed tightly together as he silently endured her audacious mockery.
• “Are you happy now?” After a long pause, he managed to suppress his rising anger and spoke in a deep, controlled voice.