Quickly, John turned his body around, staring sharply into Belinda’s eyes.“What did you say?” John asked. His voice was sharp, and his eyes carried a sense of dread.Belinda felt a murderous aura emanating from John’s body, making her scared. However, she managed to conceal her fear quite well.“I think you heard it quite well. So stop pretending not to hear and understand what I’m saying,” Belinda said. “I also believe that you’re clever enough to understand my words.”After saying that, Belinda turned around and walked into the office.John put both of his hands in his pockets and stared at Belinda’s back until she was out of sight.Then he turned around, stepped into his car, started the engine, and drove towards Christian’s office to deliver the task report and Belinda’s message.It didn’t take long for John to arrive at the CrispCrafter Ltd. company building. He headed straight to Christian’s room without reporting to the receptionist.“Mrs. Dorota, is Mr. Demetri inside?” John
Christian pressed both of Belinda’s shoulders until the woman was pinned against the wall, unable to move.The aura emanating from the man was truly terrifying. If not controlled, he might break the boundaries he had set for himself about never hitting a woman.Belinda was clearly terrified of Christian at this moment. However, she had to reconsider the consequences of what she had done so far. She also had to think about her mother’s treatment and her child.The 200 million she asked from Christian as payment for her silence would be used for her mother’s medical expenses and her child’s education.Although she knew what she was doing was wrong, for now, she felt there was no better option.Summoning her courage, Belinda said, “What do you want? Want to get physical with me? Go ahead. But you should know that if you do, you have to be ready to face the consequences. Because my mouth will never be silenced again.”Christian now pressed Belinda’s jaw hard enough to make the woman’s low
That old woman truly had no heart. All that occupied her mind was how to exploit Yve without considering her granddaughter’s feelings.It was all for money and her ambition to elevate the De Delta Family to the upper echelons of US society.Orion furrowed his brow; he too was curious.“Is this from someone else, Grandma? Can I see this check? Maybe I’ve seen it before,” Orion said.Marigold handed the check to Orion.The aspiring leader of the De Delta Family took the check and examined it, focusing on the signature. He soon realized it didn’t belong to Yvette.Orion then looked at Yve and asked, “Did you get this from someone? From whom?”Yve took a deep breath. Her face clearly showed that she was reluctant to respond to the questions of these two.“I think it’s none of your business. Where I get my money is my concern. Your business is just to cash that money and... well, everything’s done,” Yve said with a flat expression and a cold voice.“It may not be our business, but as famil
Yve contacted him first and invited him to meet under the pretext of discussing something; there was no way Christian could refuse.Christian already knew where the conversation would lead, and he would prepare his answers.“Okay, I can do that. Where and what time do you want to meet?” Christian asked.“Can you take me to the Bluemoon Club?” Yve asked.Christian was surprised by Yve’s question, something he had never expected.“I just want to talk to you there because, in my opinion, it’s very comfortable to have a casual conversation. But if you can’t, it’s okay; we can find another place,” Yve said.Christian tapped the table with his index finger. He thought about how to make everything look natural and not raise suspicion from Yve when he mentioned bringing his wife into the Bluemoon Club.“I’ll call my friend first. He’s one of the security members at the Bluemoon Club. If he can get us in, I’ll let you know,” Christian said.“Okay, then I’ll wait for your news,” Yve said, endin
Yve was very curious about the reason behind the calling of Mr. Demetri by the servant. She had heard of the powerful and wealthy Mr. Demetri. If the Mr. Demetri referred to was Christian, it would surely be a blessing for Yve.The female waiter noticed Christian’s anxious and puzzled expression. She realized she had made a mistake and quickly thought of a response to Yve’s question.Then she remembered Mr. Demetri’s current job, which Leopold had mentioned before.“Oh, that, ma’am, I do know Mr. Demetri because I saw him at the CrispCrafter Ltd. company tender event some time ago. And I know he’s a prominent figure, so when I saw him here, I just wanted to welcome him and provide the best service. But as for Mr. Demetri recognizing me, it seems unlikely,” the waiter said calmly.The woman was fit to be an actress due to her excellent acting skills. She spoke without hesitation and with a face that showed no panic.Yve’s mind accepted and believed the servant’s words. She then said,
Claudia looked visibly frightened. However, at this point, she realized that Christian was with his wife. Therefore, she didn’t seek refuge behind Christian but instead sat beside Yve.“Sis, please help me.” Claudia said, holding Yve’s hand.“What’s actually happening? Why are you so scared?” Yve asked.As Claudia was about to answer Yve’s question, two men dressed in all black approached. Both men had tall, imposing figures.With a firm voice, the man with a tattoo on his neck said, “Miss Claudia, Mr. Baltazar still wants to talk to you. This matter is crucial as it concerns your future.”Claudia shook her head, saying, “I don’t want to continue the conversation. Everything is clear, and I stick to my decision to end it all.”“Miss Claudia, I urge you to come and meet Mr. Baltazar. Don’t force us to be rough with you!” the tattooed man said firmly.Hearing this, Christian’s emotions flared, and he stood up.“What do you mean by being rough? Are you a man or a coward? Hah!” Christian
The slap delivered by Baltazar sent Claudia sprawling due to its sheer force.“How dare you defy me! Everything you have now is thanks to me!” Baltazar grumbled.Suddenly, Yve ran towards Claudia and embraced her.“Are you a man or a woman? How could you hit a woman?” Yve appeared furious with Baltazar.“Who are you? How dare you come here and meddle in my affairs!” Baltazar retorted.Claudia pushed away Yve’s hand, saying, “It’s okay, Yve. I’m fine. It’s better for you to leave and not get involved. It’s very dangerous, and I don’t want you to be dragged into this.”Yve shook her head. Then she said, “I’ll stay here and protect you. Don’t worry.”Baltazar observed that Yve’s face was not only as beautiful as Claudia’s but even more so. He grinned widely.“I never expected a fish to come swimming to be caught. Quite interesting,” Baltazar said, smiling. “I’ll gain a lot from these two fish.”Then, he turned to his henchmen, saying, “Quick, capture those two women. Take them to the hea
Baltazar knew that Alex was Darrell’s subordinate; comparing himself to Darrell was an effective way to break his opponent’s morale.However, he was unaware that someone more important to Alex was not Darrell, but Christian. Alex had sworn to be loyal, supportive, and protective of Christian under any circumstances. Therefore, he was ready to sacrifice even his life to shield Christian.“I admit that you are a formidable figure, but I am not afraid of you at all. You may have significant and powerful resources, but here, right now, it’s very easy for me to defeat you and your subordinates!” Alex declared, stretching out his arms.Baltazar was surprised by Alex’s bold words. This man was willing to take risks just to defend someone like Christian? Absurd!“Are you daring to take such bold steps and risks for someone like him? You’re insane, Alex. There’s absolutely no benefit for you in defending him. Who is he anyway, that you feel compelled to protect him?” Baltazar inquired.Christi