Chapter 269

I gripped the fruit knife tightly, yanking it out swiftly before rolling to the side. It all happened in an instant. This was the first time I had ever used a knife to defend myself. As soon as I scrambled away, I braced against the wall, my hands trembling uncontrollably. I kept my eyes locked on Miley, only to realize that my strike had landed somewhere different than intended. I had aimed for the center of her abdomen, but due to a slight miscalculation, the blade had pierced her right side instead. Had she been guarding against me even while dragging me? Seeing the flicker of shock in my eyes, Miley let out a mocking laugh. "Not quite the spot you were aiming for?" Blood poured from her wound, quickly soaking her clothes. But to her, this was hardly a fatal injury. She hadn't climbed to where she was today on her family's power alone. Her eyes narrowed, dark and sharp with an icy glint. She mumbled, "He really is a wolf in disguise." She shrugged off her jacket and tied i