The Warlord's Revenge

Chapter 71

Victor took a deep breath, his face hardening with resolve. His hand still rested on Emma's arm, but his gaze shifted to the door Maria had just stormed through. “You know what? I’m done playing nice,” he muttered, his voice cold with determination.

Emma turned to him, noticing the fire in his eyes. “Victor, what are you thinking?”

He pulled away from her slightly, his jaw clenched. “I’ve had enough of Maria’s games. Enough of her lies and manipulation. She thinks she can treat us like pawns? Not anymore.”

Just then, the door burst open again, and Maria stormed back in, her face twisted in fury. “I’m not done with you!” she spat, her eyes blazing. “You think you can humiliate me and walk away? Victor, you “owe” me!”

Victor didn’t flinch. Instead, he slowly turned to face her, his expression unreadable but his tone sharp as a blade. “Owe you?” he repeated, his voice low and dangerous. “You really believe that, don’t you? That I “owe” you something?”

Maria stepped closer, pointing a fin