?Chapter 962:


    Yet, under the full re of the lights, the woman in question remained perfectly calm. Nothing about her stance wavered.


    Not once did she look away from Viper. Her stare locked on the hands and feet pinning Ethan and Marisa, her eyes sharp and cold, like the arrival of winter’s first snow.


    Right then, something shifted. Viper, who had always felt in control, caught a strange chill deep inside. For a brief second, fear gripped him, though he brushed it off as his imagination.


    From the side, Raegan broke into a wide grin, quietly savoring the moment. Maia stood atst, her presence alone casting a shadow that felt impossible to ignore.


    Raegan could tell that Maia was angry. It was rare to see this woman with such an expression; if only Kiley were here, she surely had never seen Maia like this. Raegan’s mask kept her wild delight hidden, but her body practically vibrated with excitement.


    Without making a sound, she looked as though she wasughing to herself.


    Interest flickered in her eyes, curiosity recing amusement.


    Maia, who had once cornered Kiley and Mariana, now faced one of life’s toughest choices. How would she choose?


    “Well then, Maia. What will it be? Tell me — will you rescue your brother or will you pick the girl? Who matters more to you?” Raegan muttered to herself. “Right now, this is a moral dilemma where a choice must be made between two equally difficult options… and Maia only has one chance.”


    As she finished, she signaled with her eyes to the shaven-headed man nearby. Catching on in an instant, the man raised a whistle to his lips and sent a sharp sound across the ring, making sure Tyrant received the message.


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    Tyrant’s eyes narrowed. Leaning in, he ryed the instructions to Viper. “She has to decide. The boss wants her to pick just one. The second she does, you know what to do — make sure the other can’t get up again.”


    His announcement rang out, echoing through the crowd for all to hear.


    Everyone — including Maia — caught every word.


    Some audience members scowled, bothered by the cruel demand. Others couldn’t hide their excitement.


    Viper met Maia’s eyes and let out a coldugh. “You heard him, right? I’m ready to let one of them go, but you have to pick. Choose, or watch them both die.”


    Tension gripped the room, transforming a simple challenge into a riveting confrontation. The audience buzzed with excitement.


    “What will Maia decide?” one whispered.


    “This is unexpected. I chose the right ce for entertainment today,” another remarked.


    “Make your choice already! Your dy is unbearable!” a third urged.


    Despite the crowd’s mor for a swift decision, Maia remainedposed. She drew a deep breath and spoke firmly. “If you want my choice, give me time to think.”


    Viper’s lips twisted into a mocking sneer. “Patience isn’t my virtue. You have ten seconds, or I’ll disable them both. Ten! Nine! Eight…”


    Maia stood too far to reach them quickly, even at a sprint, giving Viper the advantage to react first. Saving both Ethan and Marisa seemed nearly impossible.


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