Illusion of Betrayal

Valerio was startled as Vivienne's unexpected action caught him off-guard. Why did he allow himself to trust her again? He berated himself for letting his guard down so easily.

"What are you doing, Vivienne Croft?" Valerio's voice trembled with a mix of anger and disappointment. "You said you wanted to talk. I should have known that you wouldn't change your old tactics."

With a swift motion, he pe