Deeply stung by the word "hate," Joseph wrapped his hands around Noah’s neck and glared at him intently. "Where’s Chloe?"
Noah's breath momentarily caught in his throat. His face flushed red, but he remained fearless. He retorted defiantly, "She's dead! And you're the one who killed her!"
"I did not! I was protecting her!"
He was going to set her free once he had settled everything. But no one, not even him, could predict what fate had in store for them.
Struggling to breathe, Noah said with difficulty, "Stop denying it. She didn't need your protection. To Coco, your love was like a prison. Do you honestly believe you loved her and that everything you did was for her sake? You were just torturing her. And who are you trying to impress now? Can she see this or hear about this now? You're just doing this to alleviate your guilty conscience!
“One moment, you're in an ambiguous relationship with Xavia, and the next, you're entangling yourself with Coco. Even if the former is an act, you didn’t seek Coco's consent. Do you think the world revolves around you and everyone should bend to your desires?"
Joseph's pupils contracted upon hearing Noah’s words. He fell silent and simply continued staring at Noah. Neither of them showed any sign of backing down as they locked eyes. The tension between them was palpable and sparks flew in the charged atmosphere.
Seizing his opportunity, Noah launched a fierce counterattack. In response, Joseph executed a shoulder throw, slamming Noah onto the cold, hard floor. Noah groaned in pain as the skin on his back tore and cuts opened up all over his body. Unwilling to give in, he summoned all his strength, rising up to deliver a sneak attack. Joseph had just recovered from his illness and had already expended much of his strength, allowing Noah to successfully deliver a heavy punch to Joseph's abdomen.
In the end, both of them bore injuries, but it was evident that Noah was in a more critical condition.
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