There was a dead silence.

The two girls covered their faces on one side, and the other frowned, staring at each other without giving in. The scent in the air was mixed with intense emotion, as if it suddenly became cloudy and made people breathless and breathless.

Blood was still slowly oozing from the wound, staining Mary's hands red, making her look even more horrible. However, Mary didn't seem to feel pain, and after the initial subconscious scream, she looked at Fran without saying a word, and this reaction was even more heartbreaking.

Because he didn't know how severe the other party's injury was, Fran felt a little sorry in his heart. However, when she opened her mouth slightly to apologize, she found that she couldn't say anything. How can this blow, driven by extreme anger, inflict on the other party, be compared to the pain that he has accumulated for many days?

Anger and resentment swirled in her heart, making her refuse to forgive her former friend.

"Go get something and wipe your face, and then go see the doctor." As for what you want to do next, it's up to you. After a long silence, Fran sighed sadly, "I really didn't expect it...... That's how you reciprocate our friendship, you're no longer my friend. Well, maybe you won't be able to do this either, but now that you've climbed another branch, you don't have to pretend to me......"

As soon as she said this, the extreme panic just now grabbed her heart again, making her continue to ache.

"I never thought about it at first." Mary replied in a low voice, "Well, that's not a meaningful excuse, I did betray our friendship, and I'm sorry for you......"

The blood had slowly coagulated, and the blood that was coming out became less and less, and the blood on the wound had become a sticky fluid, as if it had stuck its hands to its face. "However, I don't want to hurt you while performing some kind of crying and crying in front of you, that is too vulgar. This qiē is my own choice, if you want to hate, hate me. ”

There was a sudden knock at the door, and apparently, the maid who heard the scream just now, for fear that something had happened to the eldest lady, had already run over.

"Ah, now you can sue him again." Fran sneered. "Or are you going to tell him all about it?"

At this time, her mood had sunk to the bottom.

Now that she has been recognized, she no longer has a place to hide. Perhaps, she will get the verdict from her brother later.

How will it be punished?

Will he be given to the big banker as an accomplice, or will he be locked up like Agnes and never see the light of day? Or rather...... Just like grandpa hoped, forcibly stuffed to someone you don't know to marry?

It's okay anyway, whatever.

The despair brought about by repeated frustrations and the frustration brought about by failure made her no longer able to muster any spirits, and only wanted this qiē to end quickly.

"You're wrong, I'm not going to do that." Mary's answer, however, greatly surprised her.

Fran looked up and looked at the other in some consternation. However, this time, she was no longer too lazy to guess the other party's thoughts, waiting for the other party to explain herself.

"If I go to the snitch now, I don't have to think about it, my husband will definitely be furious. Then, you will definitely be punished. Mary looked at Fran calmly, but her tone trembled slightly, "Although according to your behavior, you should accept any punishment, but ...... But I know that yours, no matter what punishment you receive, you who have lost a qiē hope, will lose a qiē hope in life. Next, you're either living like a tree, or you're ...... Or simply cut off your own life! This is definitely not the result I wanted. ”

"That's my business, you don't have to worry about it." Fran glanced at the other party slightly mockingly, but she didn't have the heart to argue with the other party anymore, "Besides, even if that's the case, wouldn't it be better for you?" Eliminate me as an eyesore, and you will be able to do things more conveniently. ”

"That's not the case!" Mary almost shouted. "How can you think that?"

After a few moments, she restrained her feelings.

"If I were going to do that, I wouldn't have come to you privately. What I just told you, I didn't say to anyone else in your family. ”

She's playing a little trick here - Matilda certainly doesn't belong to what she calls 'the rest of your family', but Fran is in a very disturbed mood now, and naturally she doesn't have the time to hear this kind of extraneous sound. "You...... Why are you doing this? ”

"If I said I didn't want to hurt you, you wouldn't believe it, would you? Although most of my reasons are this. Of course, there is another reason...... "Mary smiled slightly, and this smile, against the backdrop of the blood on half of her cheek, suddenly became a little eerie, "this is it...... I want to sue you, your failure is not because you ignore me or underestimate me, this is not careless, but the inevitable end! Even if I were to fight you with dignity, I could defeat you! Yes, I will not denounce you, because if I admit that I am no match for you. I will continue to keep my mouth shut, but I will destroy your plans and silently protect the one I have gained and will get! ”

Although he didn't know what the other party meant, Fran's heart slowly burned again.

You are worthy to shout before me without shame?

Her innate arrogance rekindled her anger – and her vitality.

"What are you kidding?"

"Are you kidding? Do you think anyone else would have the leisure to joke with you now? Mary replied with a sneer, "I'm serious, Miss Treville, do you dare to accept my challenge?" ”

Fran didn't answer, just stared at each other suspiciously.

"It's a gamble, it's up to you to set the time limit and the way you want to go, and you can go ahead and make your arrangements," Mary slowly let go of her hand as she felt the wound had completely solidified, and half of her face was soaked in blood. "Whatever you and Lola want to do, I can destroy it! If you lose, then you have to give up this meaningless obsession and stop thinking about destroying your brother's future; And if I lose...... Well, you can do whatever you want, and I will leave silently and pray for your happiness, for the loser is not in a position to question the winner...... So, do you dare to bet on me like this? ”

What's going on?

Fran's mind was completely confused.

"Why, can't you see that? It's a perfectly advantageous gamble for you—you can take advantage of my silence and continue to do whatever you want, and never have to face any more risks than my possible destruction," Mary sneered, clearly unhappy that Fran didn't dare to fight, "Are you, who have always been conceited, not willing to take this risk again?" Could it be that you, who are so tenacious, have completely given up hope and just want to go with the flow? Ha, if that's the case, that's really disappointing for me......"

Fran bit her lip lightly, and fell back into thought.

Although I don't know what the other party's considerations are for making such a proposal, as she said, it is indeed very beneficial to herself. At the very least, there is a good time to make up for the mistakes that have been made, and there is a chance to try again.

And...... She absolutely couldn't tolerate that she was actually underestimated by this person she had always underestimated.

I didn't expect Mary to have such a shrewdness under the appearance of obedience, but it was her own mistake; But...... Is it just because of this accidental mistake that you lose the courage to fight against her?

It's weird!

The innate arrogance and conceit of the Tréville family regained the upper hand in her heart.

You're going to regret giving me a chance, she thought to herself.

"Why, you were so complacent in front of me just now, claiming that you can do whatever you want, Treville, it turns out that at this time, you don't have the courage to accept the challenge?"

After hearing this sentence, although she knew that the other party was deliberately provoking herself, she finally made up her mind.

"Do you think you can talk big in front of me if you're lucky?" She raised her head and looked at the other party without flinching, "Then I sue you, you made a big mistake...... You'll regret it! You've given me a chance, and I'll take it, but don't think I'm going to be grateful to you, and I'm not just going to get what I want...... I'm going to let you get out of my sight forever! Forever and ever! ”

"That's good, as long as you can do it, you just do it, I'm not afraid!" Mary's mood also looked very excited, and her eyes flashed with excitement, "However, we have to say in advance, since I didn't choose to denounce it, I will give you a chance to fight fairly...... So, as a Treville, since you dare to fight, then you shouldn't do those boring things, right? Otherwise, it can only be looked down upon. ”

"Hmph, do you think I need to do that to subdue you? It's ridiculous! Fran replied with a sneer, "You better think about how to make yourself say these unashamed words!" ”

What Mary was referring to, of course, Fran knew by heart.

She was afraid that Fran would pretend to agree to her challenge first, and then secretly write a confession to Baron de Beauwon, and then spread it out and say that the bet would be meaningless.

However, since all the words have been said and done, with her pride, she will never do such an act that is tantamount to admitting defeat - at least not during the gambling contract.

"I'll pay attention to this." Mary pulled a silk handkerchief from her bosom and gently wiped the blood from her face.

Then, she took a deep breath, as if she wanted to engrave in her mind the moment—the scenes, the words, and even the smells.

Although there is pain from time to time, the feeling at this time is really wonderful.

After years of perhaps painful submission, she finally stood before Fran as an equal.

She finally took control of her life - even if it cost anything, she felt it was worth it.

Now, with the exception of an unexpected injury, Yiqiē coincides with the best development she had expected.

She stood squarely in front of Fran, and then challenged her head-on; And although the other party was greatly hit, he also rekindled his anger and fighting spirit because of his own provocation.

Regardless of whether this hatred was a good thing or not, and no matter how far her friendship with Fran had broken down, it was better for her to look like this now than to be numb and even break off on her own.

So, what is there to complain about this result?

The only thing to worry about is how to win.

Of course, there is only this, but she is completely unsure in her heart.

Although she was holding on to her spirit in front of Fran and said it so loudly, she was actually not sure at all in her heart, whether it was Fran or Lola, it would never be someone she could deal with lightly, let alone the two of them combined?

In terms of deep scheming, strong will, decisive action, and unscrupulous means, she was not confident that she could match any of them—and this murder was one proof of this.

What's more, after making this bet, she will have to beware of the secret arrow from Lola in the future - although Fran has said that she will not let Lola do this, and may not tell Lola about today's events at all, but everything is just in case, isn't it?

When she thought of this, she couldn't help but feel a little scared in her heart.

However, these expected fears did not restrain her, but made her want to explore it even more.

In addition to the arrogance that never loses in her heart, there is only Matilda who is hidden deeply.

Because of this, she didn't reveal anything about Charles and Matilda.

She prayed in her heart that Matilda would not let herself down at the most critical moment in the future.

When she felt that her face no longer had that slimy feeling, Mary looked at it, and the silk was already covered with blood, and she suddenly felt a palpitation, and then immediately threw the silk away.

Then, she walked over to the mirror and saw the thin red mark on her face.

At this time, because no one answered for a long time, the knock at the door was already very violent, and it was obvious that the servant was a little panicked.

"I guess it's time for us to go to breakfast, right?" After making sure her wound was okay, Mary turned around and looked at Fran with a smile. "Sir should still be there, he will be surprised!" R1152