Chapter 335

To Felicia, Maurice was the definition of a loose cannon—a rabid dog you couldn't leash. So, there was no way she was removing the twin venomous creature. Without that connection, Maurice would have no reason to hold back. He'd take her life the second it suited him. But with the venomous creatures binding their fates together? He'd be forced to protect her if only to save his own skin. Felicia knew she couldn't trust him completely. Still, she had to throw him a bone—like treating his legs. It was her way of showing she wasn't trying to burn every bridge. Their eyes locked in a long, tense standoff. Finally, Maurice broke the silence, his tone dripping with something she couldn't quite place. "Fine. I agree. Just don't regret it later." Maurice didn't elaborate, and Felicia didn't press him. With that, they reached an uneasy truce. Once she was certain Maurice wasn't about to double-cross her again, Felicia got to work. She pulled out her needles and removed the lingering to