"If only they hadn't volunteered to come to Salt City," Hunter muttered, prompting the others to resume their facade of decency.

Roco forced a laugh, continuing. "Once you hear the whole story, you'll understand. I just couldn't help myself! After all, I'm only human, right? I have needs too, don't I?"

Nods of agreement followed—there was no arguing with basic biological urges.

"Exactly!" Roco continued. "I just couldn't resist. I touched that woman's buttocks, and bam! Got another beating, then the police showed up and arrested me.

"Let me tell you about the third time! I learned my lesson, alright! So, I went to the Innova Group, and guess what? Ran into another beauty!

"Oh, she was stunning! A real beauty! Absolutely breathtaking!

"But I remembered my lesson this time, didn't touch her. I just asked her to lead me to see Eric. But she refused to cooperate, turned, and walked away!

"Could I let her go? No way! I reached out and grabbed her!

"But surprise, surprise! This prett