“...Could… you be Chloe…?” asked Gerald in a careful tone.

After hearing how she had lost everything and completely changed after being betrayed by her friends and family, Jasmine now felt that Queena was more pitiful than anything.

“...That’s not important. Regardless, know that I won’t stop until I get my hands on him, and I will get what I want!” declared Queena as she clenched her fists tightly.

“...But… What does all this have to do with Gerald…?” asked Jasmine rather curiously.

“You wouldn’t understand even if I explained everything to you… Do know that I’m only telling you a summarized version of this story. After all, I’m well aware that you’re a smart girl! I’m not going to tell you everything in detail just so you can find my weaknesses!” sneered Queena.

“...Are you always this defensive with everyone around you…? Were you like this with him as well…?” asked Jasmine.

“Indeed, I was! It… It was the reason why he began distancing himself from me in the first place! H