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Joseph remained kneeling in the same spot, his eyes still wide with a mix of awe and fear. His gratitude to Catherine ran deep, and yet, he couldn’t shake the overwhelming sense of dread that came with being in her presence. She had just spared his life—something no one else would have done—but she had also made it clear that his future was now completely under her control.
He took the box that had been kicked toward him, his hands trembling slightly. It was a small yet significant gesture, a reminder of the power she held over him. He had no choice but to comply with her commands. His life no longer belonged to him; it belonged to Catherine.
Joseph wasn’t foolish. He knew well the kind of person Catherine was. She was merciless to her enemies, but she didn’t hesitate to show her favor to those she deemed worthy. He had seen that in her eyes when she spared him. But there was also a coldness, a ruthless streak, that told him never to cross her.
As he stood up, he glanced around, the club’s eerie silence pressing in on him. In a matter of moments, Catherine had entered and left without anyone even noticing her departure. The only indication that she had been there was the destroyed chip and the lasting chill that lingered in the air.
Joseph’s mind raced as he hurriedly gathered his things. He needed to leave. Whatever he had to do for her, whatever task she had given him, it was now his sole priority. The chip was gone, and his life was in her hands. No matter how much he had wanted to avoid this path, he now had no choice but to walk it.
As he prepared to leave, he couldn’t help but think about what Catherine had said: “From now on, your life will be mine.” The words echoed in his mind as he made his way toward the exit, the weight of his new reality settling in.
But for now, he had a job to do—one that he hoped would allow him to survive long enough to repay his debt to Catherine. The deal was simple: he would fulfill her orders, no questions asked. The alternative was something far worse than anything he could imagine.
And so, with a final glance around the room, Joseph stepped out into the night, ready to carry out the tasks Catherine had set before him.