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.

freedom in your wardrobe, but coming here to try and seduce

darkened, his voice

too possessive. She doesn't belong to you, Leo. Not

closer, our footsteps echoing as we reached the

the doors slid open, I pressed the switch, keeping the doors from

moments, I discreetly set things in motion that disrupted Marcus' evening, forcing him to leave the ball

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

about potential tax discrepancies and improper permits, creating enough chaos to pull him away

but enough to remind him that I had

any ideas, Marcus," I warned, my voice low and cold.

an eyebrow, barely containing his anger.

him

don't make threats. I make promises. Next

sneered, the tension between us

got a real temper, Leo. Does Elizabeth know about that side of you? The

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but like a punch to

She knew.

Of course, she knew.

through every

maybe, she didn't want to be with me

hesitation

who controls her every move. She wants freedom. And she doesn't have you in her heart anymore. If I were you, I'd

attention to myself.