The cold chains. The endless interrogations. The humiliation. Those memories were burned into her soul.
Without hesitation, Ivy raised her hand slightly and motioned toward Martha.
Martha frowned at first. She didn't immediately understand what Ivy wanted.
But after working with Ivy for so long, she had learned one thing.
Ivy never acted without a reason.
So without questioning it further... Martha suddenly clapped her hands once. Then she let out a sharp whistle.
The piercing sound echoed through the corridor outside.
The next moment... The office doors burst open. Armed soldiers rushed in.
Ian's eyes darkened instantly.
'This is bad.'
He understood immediately.
The situation had completely turned against him.
And judging from Ivy's hostile expression…
Negotiations were already on the verge of collapsing.
Still... He wasn't someone who gave up easily.
Taking a slow breath, Ian looked directly at Ivy.
"I truly don't understand why you hate me so much."
