Chapter: 2316

A flicker of panic crossed the man's face at her words.

Leaning against the door frame, Averie listened in. Her body tensed and her hands clenched as she tried to decipher their conversation.

Suddenly, she felt a cold stare on her. Her heart sank as she met the gaze of the man, gritting his teeth in pain.

She held her breath and attempted to retreat, but the door frame blocked her. There was no way to escape.

The man's gaze pierced her like the knife stuck in the door frame.