Chapter 1041:

His hands trembled slightly at his sides as he forced himself to stay calm.

If he let go, Korbin and Betty would already be on the floor.

Everett, gripping his wine glass tighter than he realized, nearly shattered it in his hand.

His eyes gleamed with a dangerous intensity that hinted at violence barely held back.

The energy emanating from the three men was so intense it seemed to cool the very air in the banquet hall.

Those paying attention might have felt the sudden chill, like a ghost brushing past.

But Korbin, Betty, and Denise were too absorbed in their cruel scheming to notice.

Their confidence blinded them to the storm brewing just feet away.

Before Hannah could speak, Marissa spoke, her voice calm but firm.

“Fine.

Let Derek in.

he’s cooked

the butler, who quickly left to fetch

wasn’t long before Derek appeared, walking hesitantly behind

and Foley followed closely

tales

face practically glowed with

to watch Marissa’s

Derek looked nervous, his

Connor, but

Foley appeared uneasy, too.

wife, Della, had secretly decided to side with Connor going

Foley didn’t want to make a single wrong move, knowing it could cost him

soon as they entered, his

as though he were spoiling for

on the other hand, quickly looked away, unable to hold

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