Betrayed, But Not Defeated novel Chapter 2

Daniel ignored the mean Charlene entirely. He shoved her aside, stripped off his filthy clothes, and began rinsing the grime off his body.

Charlene was so furious that she could barely contain herself. She hadn't expected the idiot Daniel to dare push her!

Storming out of the bathroom, she retrieved the whip from the living room. Jennifer had mentioned before that Daniel, like the obedient dog he was, would tremble with fear whenever the whip was raised.

"I'm going to beat you to death, bastard!" she growled as she stormed back into the bathroom.

Inside, Daniel had finished washing up.

After consuming the Essence Purification Pill, his body underwent a complete transformation. His organs and muscles were refined, and his skin became smooth and flawless yet exuded a masculine vitality.

His once-handsome face now seemed sculpted, with high cheekbones and a sharp jawline. Besides, his deep-set eyes glowed with an unfathomable intensity.

"You..." Charlene froze, momentarily entranced. She had never seen Daniel like this before.

However, her face quickly flushed with anger and embarrassment. How could she even consider Daniel handsome? Besides, he was Jennifer's husband and pet dog!

Charlene returned to her senses, raising the whip and lashing it toward Daniel. "Bastard, get on your knees!"

She was stunned when Daniel caught the whip midair. He yanked it hard, and an enormous force pulled her forward, causing her to stumble and fall to her knees before him.

He stared coldly at the venomous woman kneeling before him. His eyes gleamed with icy rage.

"I have no grudge or enmity with you. You've already hit me and humiliated me, but now, you even want to poison me to death! You're asking for it!"

He grabbed her by the throat.

Charlene gasped, terror flashing across her face. She trembled as she stammered, "Y-You can talk! You've been pretending all along! Such cunning—"