Chapter 626 Go Down Together

Adrian's expression darkened. With a fleeting, concerned glance in Lana's direction, he promptly directed his men to escort Emilia to the deck.

On the surface, Emilia's prior confession and surrender of the antidote seemed to clear her of any blame for today's grim events.

Yet, an uneasy suspicion continued to gnaw at Adrian. He couldn't dispel the nagging doubt that perhaps Emilia had exploited some unforeseen loophole.

Moments later, she was brought onto the deck.

The aftermath of the previous day's events was evident in her battered form.

Both her ears were now missing, and her face, once dignified and radiant, bore the cruel marks of a savage assault, rendering her almost unrecognizable.

As Emilia's eyes darted around the deck, she caught the intense, hostile stares from Adrian and his men.

Not far from where she stood, two lifeless bodies lay sprawled, their faces still stained with fresh, crimson blood—a grim testament to their recent demise.

Before Emilia could voice a s