Chapter 374

Evelyn Laurent's eyes turned icy as the aroma of roasted rabbit wafted from her hands.

"No trade."

Her two-word refusal cut through the air like a blade.

Rachel Clemenson's outstretched hand froze midair, surprise flashing across her face. "Why? We're offering double the supplies."

She bit her lip, voice trembling. "We're all contestants on the same show..."

"Competitors," Evelyn interrupted with a mocking smirk. "The director said we survive by our own skills."

Rachel paled.

Leo Clemenson stepped forward. "Evelyn Laurent! You're being selfish!"

He shielded his sister, outrage burning in his eyes. "It's just a damn rabbit."

Evelyn rose slowly, handing the roasting stick to Ethan Sullivan.

"Get out of my camp."

Her quiet command made the air itself seem to solidify.

Rachel's eyes welled up as she tugged her brother back. "Forget it, Leo..."

Crystal Rothschild hurried to mediate. "We can hunt our own food."

Hugo Rothschild remained silent.

He leaned against a tree trunk, wolf-like eyes locked on Evelyn with predatory intensity.

Ethan moved between them, his protective stance unmistakable.

"Enough." His warning glare at Hugo preceded a gentle touch on Evelyn's shoulder. "Don't waste anger on irrelevancies."

Evelyn sat back down, firelight carving sharp shadows across her stoic profile.

The Clemenson siblings retreated in defeat.

Hugo chuckled low, his interest visibly deepening.

This dangerous woman...

Grew more fascinating by the minute.