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Once we had all the clues, the trio didn’t push me to keep going. But Scarlett’s expression twisted with frustration, she hadn’t expected me to be this lucky.
She wasn’t about to let it slide.
I glanced away, casually edging toward the innermost jar. While they were still distracted, I gave it a light tap and whispered, “Kamden, it’s me. Let me out of here.”
The jar shifted slightly before a weak voice muttered, “Reina… no can do. Boss gave strict orders, no exceptions, not even you. Guess our friendship doesn’t count for much, now. But since I am your old pal, I’ll give you a heads–up. He’s been looking for you in every level. Just sent word you’re here.”
My stomach twisted.
Severin was still hunting me in every world. I should’ve known. After all, I had blown up his castle and dumped him, leaving his world in ruins. If he ever got his hands on me, it wouldn’t end well.
I gritted my teeth. “Sorry, Kamden. You’re not dragging me down with you. I’ll make it up to you later,” I murmured, then took a deep breath and knocked the jar over.
A sickening crack split the air. Scarlett and the others spun around just in time to see the horror unfolding before them.
Kamden’s real form stood there; hulking, bloodstained and monstrous. His gaze flicked to me, first in shock, then in understanding.
And then, his expression darkened, anyone who saw him like this had to die. Three unlucky souls stood right in front of him.
With a guttural snarl, Kamden lunged. Scarlett and her crew barely had time to react. Panic took over as they fumbled for their life–saving items, but I was already moving.
While they fought for survival, I reached into Kamden’s jar and snatched the final clue. The world around me blurred, shifting in an instant. I had cleared the level.
The last clue was always inside the boss’s jar. The problem was, no one ever dared to open it. I didn’t want to do it, but I had no choice. I had to get out of this horror world as soon as possible.
Right before my vision blurred, I was hoping–praying–that I would wake up in the real world.
But when I opened my eyes again, I was still trapped in a nightmare. The scene had changed. Now, I was standing in an apartment. Before I could make sense of anything, a familiar voice called out. “Reina… you’re alive?”
I turned with no expression and there they were; Sean and Miranda, standing hand in hand.
A smirk tugged at my lips and Sean immediately panicked. He took a step forward like he wanted to explain, but Miranda tightened her grip on his hand, stopping him.
She shot me a smug look. “Reina surviving might just be an accident,” she said sweetly. Then, turning to Sean, she added, “Or have you already forgotten what you promised me? You said if I helped you clear this level, you’d marry me.”
Sean stiffened and just like that, he looked away. I got the message loud and clear.
Compared to me, a clueless newbie, Miranda was the better choice. She was experienced, she knew how to win and Sean needed her.
After all, if he could just clear this world, his wish would come true, he would finally be rich. And money was what really mattered to him.
I used to think he cared about me. That I meant something, but in the end, he wanted wealth more than anything. That was why he threw me into this horror game, expecting me to die. Yet, I didn’t. And now, in this S–level dungeon, he was sure I wouldn’t make it out alive.
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My Cheating Boyfriend Got Me Into a Horror Game
dungeon, he was sure I wouldn’t make it out alive.
I met his eyes one last time. I had been betrayed once, it wasn’t going to happen again.
