After I Amazed the World the Cold Alpha Regretted

Chapter 137

And now, as I drove back to my villa, I could feel the weight of that promise.

It was a challenge-a declaration that Leo wasn't going to let anyone else in. Not Marcus.

Not anyone. But little did I know, events were already unfolding in the shadows, events that would change everything.

Leo's POV:

watched Elizabeth leave the ball, her elegance untouchable, yet somehow just out of reach.

I had to know. I needed to understand her-what she felt for me.

But before I could follow her, Marcus stepped out of the shadows, a cigarette dangling from his lips.

He looked at me, his sharp eyes scanning me with a smugness that made my blood boil.

He was wearing a tailored suit today, something more polished than his usual black.

Too polished. I narrowed my eyes.

"I remember you usually stick to black suits," I said with a faint edge to my voice. "What's with the change? Dressing up to impress Elizabeth?"

Marcus tugged at his collar, a small smirk curling at the edge of his mouth.

"What I wear is my business, Leo. I don't need your permission."

I suppressed my rising anger, my jaw tightening.

coming here to try and

his voice

She doesn't belong to

echoing as we

open, I pressed the switch,

just a few moments, I discreetly set things in motion that disrupted Marcus' evening, forcing him to leave

for a sudden inspection at one of his key business

been tipped off about potential tax discrepancies and improper permits, creating enough chaos

him that I had control

get any ideas, Marcus," I warned, my voice low and cold. "Tonight was just a

containing

him

threats. I make promises. Next time, you'll have a real problem

the tension between us

you? The overbearing, angry side?" After

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words but like a punch

She knew.

Of course, she knew.

had been by my side for years, through every mood, every fight. But I hadn't given her

maybe, she didn't want

my hesitation and pressed

heart anymore. If I were you, I'd never let go of a Luna like her." words dug deep, but

attention to myself.