2024-09-14 00:02:54Sophia scoffed.
"Do you really think bargaining will make you worth millions?"
“That price doesn’t even scratch the surface of my value,” Alex replied with a wink.
“But seeing how eager you are, I decide not to make it too difficult for you. I’ll offer a 99.99999999999999999% discount, so it will be just one hundred thousand. How about it?”
Alex chuckled inwardly.
Sophia's jaw dropped.
She couldn’t believe what she'd just heard.
Holy crap!
She had never encountered such shamelessness in her entire life.
This was the unfortunate consequence of marrying a useless man—a man who would live off her wealth without contributing anything, and still think so high of himself.
Her glare deepened, and so did her disdain.
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Alex glanced back at Renata and shook his head.“Did they hit your head too hard?”She stared at him blankly.“What are you talking about?”He frowned in disbelief.“No sane woman asks about making love while she’s lying injured in a hospital bed.”“I didn’t mean this very moment,” Renata answered quickly, clearly embarrassed.“Let’s make it never,” Alex replied flatly.“What?”“I refuse,” he said firmly.“Are you sure?” Renata studied him, trying to understand. She had forced herself to be brave, to offer intimacy as a way of saying thanks.In her mind, that kind of offer usually made men thrilled and eager. She absolutely believed no one would reject her.She was a duke’s daughter, admired wherever she went, breathtakingly beautiful and fully aware of her effect on people.Yet after gathering all her courage, after swallowing her pride and speaking honestly, the man in front of her dismissed her without hesitation.And that stung more than any of her visible wounds.Alex folded his
Chapter 532
Matthias’s face went completely white. Panic tore through him as the words poured out in a frantic, broken rush.“Renata—please. I was wrong. I was wrong to ask for the sixth-generation VÖXEN. I was greedy. Disgusting. Shameless.”His legs trembled, barely able to keep him standing.“I’m sorry,” he choked. “I swear I’ll never do it again. Never. Please… please forgive me.”“That’s it?” Renata snapped. “You think forgiveness will end all of this?” Her eyes burned as she stared at him. “Fine. Then I’ll sit back and eat popcorn while I watch your entire family die. Good luck.”Baron Sturmfels turned to Renata and dropped his head.“Renata, please forgive what my son did to you,” he begged. “He was blinded by greed. I’ll repay every cent he stole from you. All of it. Please—tell Mr. Saint-Claire to spare my family. We are innocent.”Renata’s scream ripped through the room.“Innocent?” Tears streamed down her face as her voice shattered. “He took all my money. Fine—you can return it. But w
Chapter 531
Bruno stared at Count Oskar, frozen in disbelief. His mind went blank, like a circuit had been burned out.Count Oskar Winterhagen.The underground overlord of Winchester.Bruno was nothing more than a local leader, a small-time figure ruling a narrow slice of territory. But Count Oskar? He ruled this entire area.No—he ruled the city’s shadows themselves. Every man in Winchester’s underworld knew his name. He was absolute power.Bruno never imagined he would cross paths with someone like that—especially over something so trivial.All of this, just because Matthias had asked him to deal with a minor nuisance.Matthias, completely unaware of who Count Oskar was, had just been struck down by Oskar’s men.Dazed and furious, he leaned close to Bruno and whispered through clenched teeth, “Bruno, what the hell is going on? Who is this old man? Can’t you handle him? I’ll give you another hundred thousand dollars.”The moment those words left his mouth, Bruno started shaking.The next second,
Chapter 530
Matthias didn’t hesitate. He activated his bracelet and placed the call.“Bruno,” he said coldly. “I’m at Winchester Central Hospital. Bring a few of your men. There’s a brat here who needs to be taught what fear really is. I’ll pay you a hundred thousand dollars.”Across the room, Alex Saint-Claire didn’t call anyone. He didn’t need to. He glanced around, already calculating—he could wipe out everyone here if he wanted.But death would be too easy. Too merciful.So he sent a single text to Oscar.Send your people to Winchester Central Hospital. Room 802. Something needs to be cleaned up. Now.When Matthias noticed Alex typing on his bracelet, he sneered.“Hah. What’s that supposed to be—calling backup?” He laughed coldly. “Starting to feel scared? You can kneel right now and lick my shoes. Maybe then I’ll forgive you.”“I need someone to clean up,” Alex replied with a faint smile. “Like I said earlier, I’ll make sure both of you live the most painful life possible.”Matthias burst in
Chapter 529
Upon arriving at Winchester Central Hospital, Renata lay on a ward bed, barely recognizable. Her body was mapped with bruises and cuts, her face pale and swollen. A thick cast wrapped her right leg, heavy and unforgiving.She looked shattered—physically and emotionally.Alex paused at the doorway.This was a grown woman who had trusted the wrong man, been betrayed, had her heart crushed—and now paid for it with blood and broken bones.The moment Renata saw him, her red, swollen eyes filled instantly. Tears spilled down her cheeks in an endless stream.“Alex…” Her voice broke completely.She collapsed into sobs.“Sofina will arrive soon,” Alex said quietly as he moved to her bedside and sat down. He didn’t rush her. He let her cry.When her sobs grew heavier, Alex’s expression softened. His voice dropped.“Did you find out the truth?”Renata nodded weakly, her chest shaking.“After Sofina sent me your video… I felt something was wrong. I couldn’t ignore it. So Itracked him in secret.”
Chapter 528
“I’ll give you one last chance,” the guard said coldly. “Hand Miss Silberkreuz the book, or you die right here.”Alex laughed. It was short and sharp.“When you threaten someone with death,” he said, “have you already decided how you’ll die?”“We are Silberkreuz,” the lead guard sneered. “Who here would dare touch us? You think the Duke would ever side with you?”Klaus nodded, “I think the Duke would ask why his granddaughter started a bloodbath over a book she never owned.”Leonora’s gaze snapped to Klaus, eyes flashing.“You would really drag my grandfather into this?”“Miss Leonora, there’s no need to talk anymore,” the lead guard said impatiently. “Just kill them.”The other guards activated their laser weapons. A low hum filled the air.“Wait,” Leonora said sharply.“There’s nothing to wait for,” the lead guard replied. “We need to show them who we are. Everyone—kill that man and take the book.”Klaus and his men raised their weapons.Pauline squeezed her eyes shut and pressed he
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