But even such a cruel man had his vulnerabilities.

Now, he was about to confront his weakness.

At the finest hotel in Czanch, several robust and responsible bodyguards guarded one of the suites.

In the hotel suite, Cecilia couldn't hold back her tears even as she ate.

Before she'd known Mark, tears were a rarity. Even during her breakup with Harold, she didn't really go to the extremes.