Chapter 1140


    Krystal was taken aback, holding the half-burnt cigarette between her fingers as the smoke rings slowly


    dissipated. She carefully scrutinized Lina from head to toe, noting the girl’s disheveled appearance yet


    sensing a fearless aura emanating from her being. Like gleaming silver stars, Lina’s eyes shone with


    resolute determination, reminiscent of someone familiar to Krystal.


    Lost in her thoughts, Krystal failed to realize that her cigarette had burned down, only snapping back to


    reality when it scorched her hand, causing her to gasp. She quickly regainedposure, adjusting her


    breathing and wearing the same confident smile.


    “Youngdy, don’t you think you have too many questions?” she asked.


    “Even if it means my death, I want to die with rity,” Lina softly replied.


    “Heh, nobody’s asking you to die. You two are precious to me,” Krystal replied.


    “Valuable enough to sell?” Renee stepped forward, instinctively positioning herself in front of Lina.


    “We’re well aware of the business you conduct here.”


    “You catch on quickly, little girl.” Krystal smirked. “Truly worthy of being the daughter of the top


    performer! You’re quite familiar with this type of situation!”


    Renee trembled, looking at Krystal incredulously. It seemed that this woman knew everything about


    them.


    Meanwhile, Lina found herself thinking that this encounter might actually be advantageous. She said,


    slowly regaining herposure, “Madame Krys, it appears that you know who we are.”


    “Of course.”


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    “That’s not possible.” Krystal raised an eyebrow and chuckled.


    “Since you know who we are… do you know who stands behind us?”


    Krystal froze.


    Engaged in less than honorable business throughout the years, Krystal had still been respected by


    well-known figures who addressed her as “Madame Krys”. She never anticipated that one day a young


    girl would confront her with a question about who stood behind them.


    Nevertheless, did the girl realize that asking such a question was a major taboo in the underworld?


    Krystal found it both amusing and infuriating. Skillfully, she pulled out a lighter and lit another cigarette,


    blowing smoke into the air.


    “Heh, youngdy, you trulyck manners. Looks like I’ll have to teach you a lesson.”


    “You—”


    “Listen carefully. Never use the people behind you to intimidate those before you.” Krystal approached


    Lina, enunciating each word. “Otherwise… before the people behind you cane to your rescue, the


    ones in front of you will have already taken your life.”


    Lina’s heart clenched, and she instinctively grabbed Renee’s hand, both wanting to shield each other.


    Krystal burst intoughter. “Such deep sisterly love! I hope you can continue to take care of each other


    in the days toe.


    “Now go wash up and change your clothes.” Krystal nonchntly stretched her body. “Don’t return to


    that cabin for now. The room next to mine is vacant. You can stay there.”


    Lina persisted, “Madame Krys, could you at least let us know where we’re going?”


    “You’ll find out when we reach our destination.” Krystal’s gaze turned sharp. “Until then, stay put and


    avoid wandering around.”


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    The two girls exchanged nces and remained silent, preparing to obediently take a bath and change


    clothes.


    Just then, a heavy thump on the door startled everyone as if someone was about to break it down.


    Krystal’s expression instantly turned grim. She signaled her subordinates and one of them went to


    open the door.


    A man stood outside, apanied by six armed henchmen.


    Goosebumps ran through Lina, and her head felt light.


    “Well, well, well, what brings you here, Justin?”