The Billionaire's Retribution

Chapter 140

The following days were a strange lull. Magnus continued to bask in his newfound social prominence, using every opportunity to dig at Marcus. Rumors spread fast in their world, and soon, everyone believed that Marcus was the villain and Magnus the misunderstood hero.

Marcus, however, kept his head down. Publicly, he attended to his businesses and stayed out of the spotlight. But behind the scenes, he was preparing for war. Marco worked tirelessly, pulling favors and gathering intel on Magnus. Mara, always by Marcus’s side, watched and waited, ready to make her move when the time was right.

Late one night, Marcus stood at the floor-to-ceiling window of his penthouse, staring out at the city. His reflection stared back at him, cold and determined. Magnus had made a mistake by coming after him. And soon, he would pay for it.

Mara approached him from behind, slipping her arms around his waist. “We’ll win,” she whispered against his ear.

Marcus placed his hand over hers, his grip firm. “Ye