The Warlord's Revenge

Chapter 128

The Deadly Deal

Victor paced his office, the weight of the news sinking in like a lead anchor. His empire, everything he’d built, every hard-won victory, was crumbling beneath him. And now, of all people, Maria had found his most powerful rival and given him a chance to strike, forming a lethal alliance designed to bring him down. The terms of their ultimatum echoed in his mind, mocking him.

Leave Emma, and we’ll leave your business intact. Refuse, and you’ll watch everything burn.

He clenched his fists, fury and desperation warring within him. He’d fought against odds like these before, but this… this was different. This deal was the deadliest choice he’d ever had to make.

As he ran his hand through his hair, the door creaked open, and Emma stepped in. Her face softened when she saw his distressed expression, but he didn’t have the strength to mask his turmoil.

“Victor… what’s wrong?” she asked, worry threading her voice.

He took a deep breath, weighing his next words carefully. “Emm