Chapter 2018 Get Ready to Leave

Anabella's pupils contracted. "So, you've been targeting me all along!" "That's right," Adaline admitted openly. "Do you know why my skin is flawless?" She stroked her smooth cheek with pride. "To be honest, the ancients had long discovered the secret to eternal youth—virgins' blood." "You're out of your mind! That's just superstition. They're nothing but lies!" Anabella struggled, but the leather straps held her tightly in place. "Superstition?" Adaline sneered and pointed to the machine bolted to the wall. "Do you see that? It's a blood-refining device, adapted from ancient texts. Ordinary transfusions can only slow aging. "But you know what I discovered? When blood is drawn under a specific emotional state, it carries unique enzymes. When mixed with the right formulation, the results are astonishing!" A chill ran down Anabella's spine. "So, the young women who went missing in Havenia…" Adaline's tone was icy. "Yup. You're spot on. They should feel proud to be such useful sacr