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.

here to try and seduce my Luna? That's

darkened, his voice dripping with

belong to you, Leo. Not

our footsteps echoing as we reached the

button, and when the doors slid open, I pressed the switch,

things in motion that disrupted Marcus' evening,

I arranged for a sudden inspection at one of his key business locations, sparking concerns of legal violations that demanded

creating enough chaos to pull him away from

wasn't a direct confrontation, but enough to remind him that I had control over

I warned, my voice low and cold.

containing his

gave him

threat. I don't make threats. I make promises. Next time, you'll have a real

the tension between us

you? The overbearing, angry side?"

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but like a

She knew.

Of course, she knew.

side for years, through every mood, every fight. But I hadn't given

want to be with

my hesitation

move. She wants freedom. And she doesn't have you in her heart anymore. If I were you, I'd never let

Marcus. I'll pay attention to myself. But you stay out of