Ariana maintained a dark expression, not saying anything.
Dream on, Bennett continued with a smug grin. Instead of daydreaming about that, focus on how to earn my favor. Those phone calls couldnt rescue you, you know.
The mention of the calls caught Ariana off guard. She hadnt expected Bennett to find out about that.
Bennett taunted, Those calls you placed? Even if they connected, theyre futile in leading Holden here.
Suddenly, it dawned on Ariana.
The recent death of the guard on shift today Was Bennett behind it?
Bennett, observing her realization through the drones lens, added with a chuckle, Worthless individuals only consume air; theyre better off gone. I dont keep freeloaders.
Ariana scoffed, You are the worthless person here, always finding time to spy on me.
Bennett replied nonchalantly, Youre my prey, and hunting demands patience.
Ariana clenched her teeth, fixing a piercing gaze on the drone. Youre aware of my calls, but you didnt do anything to punish me. Whats your true objective?
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Punish you? Indeed, youre in for a lesson, but not now, Bennett said in a playful tone.
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Ariana seethed. She was about to respond when Bennett said, Whats my objective? Im simply a person who wants to witness the preys final struggles.
When Ariana heard that, she fell silent.
Bennett, not getting any response from her, said, Whats wrong? Are you scared now?
Ariana wasnt in the mood to talk to him and sank into a chair. Her thoughts were scattered, mostly focused on where Holden might be.
If Adrian had tracked her down, Holden had probably followed him. But with Bennetts people and wild animals lurking here, she worried about Holdens safety.
She was out of harms way for the night, but she dreaded the prospect of Bennett catching Holden. Who knew what that maniac might do?
While Ariana thought about these things, her anxiety intensified.
Seeing Ariana like this, Bennett was under the impression that she had surrendered to her fate.
He had finally encountered someone fascinating. If she just surrendered, where would he find his amusement?
So, he quickly said, I could let you live, you know.
That caught Arianas attention. What do you mean? she asked.
In fact, Ariana was tired of Bennetts tricks. Since Adrian arrived, all she could think about was locating Holden and escaping from this place.
But she couldnt just lash out at Bennett, especially since she had noticed that his tone was becoming colder. So, she played along.