Chapter 30 Mr Ashworth's Act of Self-Destruction

• Lucille paused a little and let out a soft chuckle. Her words were dripping with disdain. "And what exactly do you mean by this, Mr. Ashworth?"
• She could feel the grip around her waist tighten slightly. It was as if her words had struck a nerve, stirring his anger.
• Lucille wasn't afraid. On the contrary, her smile widened, and she continued, "This behavior of yours reminds me of a very fitting word … self-destruction!"