Reclaiming Her Heart

After finishing her meal, training resumed. 003 wielded the whip at the same pace K

had established. Though Selena struggled to avoid the strikes, she could tell 003 wasn't deliberately targeting her with extra cruelty.

Two days later, Selena heard the distinctive sound of a car approaching. K had returned. Her expression shifted subtly-now she would finally see what this mysterious K actually looked like.

Selena remained seated in the great hall during her designated rest period. The door opened, and 003 greeted him respectfully, "Welcome back, sir."

When Selena glanced toward the entrance, disappointment washed over her. K wore a mask that concealed his features completely. His caution was extreme-he had likely worn it during all their previous training sessions as well.

She lowered her gaze as K surveyed the room.

"Where's 002?" he asked.

"I'm not sure," 003 replied. "Haven't seen her for days. Perhaps she was sent on an assignment?"

K's brow furrowed beneath his mask. This was impossible he had explicitly instructed 002 to oversee Selena's training in his absence. His orders were absolute priorities. His gaze instinctively shifted toward Selena.

He immediately headed for the mechanized training chamber. When the heavy door swung open, 002 stumbled out, collapsing onto the floor in exhaustion.

For two entire days, she hadn't dared close her eyes or rest for a moment, constantly dodging lethal traps and mechanisms. Only her exceptional skills had kept her alive. She was utterly depleted, her heart racing erratically. Had K arrived even an hour later, she might have perished inside at the hands of the woman she despised.

With rage consuming her, 002 stormed into the great hall. Upon seeing Selena, she lost an' composure:

"I'll kill you!" she screamed, lunging forward and wrapping her hands around Selena's throat.

Selena feigned resistance while inwardly smirking. 002 had clearly lost her mind-how else could she dare assault someone under K's protection?

A split second later, a bullet whistled through the air, grazing 002's arm. She fell back with a pained cry, blood seeping from the wound.

K approached with glacial calm. "Explain," he commanded.

"Sir, I..." 002 began trembling.

"I made it clear that Selena is our future leader," K stated. "Do you understand the punishment for attempting to harm her?"

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Having nearly died because of Selena's actions, 002 could barely contain her fury. Now, confronted with K's icy stare, she shuddered visibly, biting her lip in fear.

K turned to Selena. "How do you wish to handle this situation?"

Selena recognized an opportunity to test the limits of K's indulgence. Lowering her lashes, she spoke calmly, "During your absence, she stabbed my fingers with needles, deprived me of food, and attempted unauthorized training regimens. You said everyone except you must obey me. I want 003 to cripple one of 002's legs."

003, who had been observing with innocent curiosity, felt her smile vanish. She instinctively looked to K. "Sir, I've always considered 002 like a sister. I can't bring myself to..."

K interrupted her with three seconds of weighted silence. "You will follow our future leader's orders precisely."

003 offered no further resistance.

002 stared in disbelief, convinced she had misheard. "Sir, how can you do this to me?" she pleaded. "She's an outsider-she might not even be Barbara's true heir! I've served you for years, trained in BK for so long... how can you allow someone to cripple me?" Panic overtook her as she backed away, but K merely prompted, "003, proceed." "Yes, sir."

With reluctant precision, 003 approached with a dagger and severed 002's Achilles tendon with a single, expert slice.

002's agonized scream echoed through the hall. Her hateful gaze fixed on Selena. If only she had permanently silenced the bitch when she had the chance! Her nails dug into her palms as murderous thoughts consumed her, but she knew better than to act on them. After years in BK, she understood the consequences would be even more horrific than what she'd just endured.noveldrama

K took a seat beside Selena. "If anyone else dares to mistreat you, inform me immediately."

Selena arched an eyebrow, still pretending blindness. "Is she permanently disabled?"

"Yes. She'll require a wheelchair from now on," K confirmed before addressing 002 again. "You should thank our leader for sparing your life. Even confined to a wheelchair, your medical expertise ensures your continued usefulness here."

Though consumed by hatred, 002 knew better than to defy K's orders. Her burning gaze fixed on Selena.

"Thank you... Ms. Fair," she forced out through gritted teeth, each syllable dripping with humiliation and resentment.

She resolved to survive, to remain close, and to await her opportunity for vengeance.