Chapter 860

Clara shook her head frantically, but Sergio continued, "Don't worry, I'm not going to let you die that easily. But those who do wrong must pay, don't you agree?" As he spoke, Sergio injected the syringe into her arm. The pain, amplified by her fear, was excruciating. He pulled the needle out and stood back, watching coldly as the drug took effect. Within moments, Clara's body convulsed, her entire being overwhelmed by a sickening, unnatural high. Satisfied, Sergio turned and left the room, locking the door behind him. Downstairs, Allie was sorting through the storeroom when she came across a silver mask and a plain black suit. Confused, she paused—those items didn't seem like anything Sergio would own. As Sergio descended the stairs, he spotted Allie holding the items. His expression darkened as he walked over and took them from her hands. "I didn't recognize these, Mr. Brooks," Allie explained. "I thought they might be old, so I was going to toss them out." "They're mi