Chapter: 2654

As he finished, a flicker of disdain crossed his eyes. He released her chin abruptly and took a napkin from the table to wipe his fingers. "Do you understand?"

Jacquetta, holding her chin, nodded through the discomfort. "Yes, I understand."

Bart seemed satisfied with her affirmation. "Good."

Watching him walk away, Jacquetta felt a cold dread settle over her.

The realization of the extent of Bart's ruthlessness and instability dawned on her, solidifying the chilling understanding of what type of person she was dealing with.