Chapter 752

"The plane is too crowded."

Liam Valdemar's fingers tapped lightly on the armrest. He did entertain the thought of destroying Vivian Laurent if he couldn't have her, but sacrificing so many lives was excessive.

The strangers' fates meant nothing to him. Yet Vivian's words echoed in his mind—life shouldn't be taken lightly.

"A crowded flight is the perfect opportunity, Master Zero. It's a gift from fate!"

Annika Heilbronn's eyes glittered with excitement. Though young, her hands were already stained with blood.

Trained by Zero himself, she'd inherited his ruthlessness perfectly. Years in the organization had taught her the law of the jungle.

To survive, she'd done unspeakable things. A few more deaths were just numbers to her.

"I said no!"

Annika lowered her head, her voice suddenly softening. "Master... are you reluctant to see her die?"

"Silence." Zero's tone turned icy. Even with his protégé, some lines couldn't be crossed.

"But Master, look at me." She lifted her face urgently. "I can become what she is—even better. And I'll always be loyal to you!"

Only then did Zero notice the faint resemblance between Annika's features and Vivian's.

"You altered your face?"

"Just minor adjustments," she explained quickly. "Nothing drastic."

"Even if you mimic her appearance, you'll never be her." His voice was cold. "Stop this nonsense."

The words cut deep. Annika couldn't understand his obsession with Vivian, who'd already betrayed their organization.

"Master, I just want you to see me—"

"Enough." He cut her off. "Your move against Sophia Evans was too obvious. Shadow will suspect something. Lay low."

Annika pouted. "It was flawless. I bribed the bodyguard to poison her and cut the power. Even Shadow couldn't see through the misdirection."

Zero shook his head. "You underestimate her."

To him, Vivian's allure had never been just her beauty. It was her brilliance that truly captivated.