Igor and the remaining four didn't even have the courage to flee. With their heads lowered in defeat, they followed Ray into the villa.

Still, Igor clung to a faint hope.

Ray knew Alexander.

He understood exactly how powerful Alexander was. Though he looked down on the people of Gohaven with utter disdain, Alexander was the exception—so formidable that even he could only tremble in his presence. As long as he revealed his identity, Ray would surely spare him out of respect for Alexander.

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