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A heavy silence settled around them, thick with tension. No one had expected this outcome-at least, not in this way.
Then the stillness shattered.
Slap.
The sound echoed sharply through the room.
Yes-she had slapped him.
Before his head had even finished turning from the impact, every weapon in the room was instantly raised, their barrels aimed directly at her. The guards stood ready, waiting. A single command from him-a mere nod-and her existence would be erased without hesitation.
"Baissez les armes," he said calmly, yet dangerously
( Arms down )
At once, every weapon was lowered.
Only then did he slowly turn his head and look at her.
Her eyes were filled with tears, burning with rage, betrayal, and deep disappointment. His own expression, however, remained composed-almost completely devoid of emotion.
"You lied... to me," she whispered, her voice fragile and trembling.
The words were barely audible, yet the pain within them was unmistakable. In that single moment, it was clear that something inside her had broken.