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.

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

face darkened, his voice dripping

She doesn't belong to you, Leo.

closer, our footsteps echoing as

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

few moments, I discreetly set things in motion that disrupted Marcus'

my connections, I arranged for a sudden inspection at one of his key business

and improper permits, creating enough chaos to pull him away from Elizabeth and deal with

remind him that I had control over more

warned, my voice low and cold.

eyebrow, barely containing

him

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

tension between

you? The

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a punch to the

She knew.

Of course, she knew.

every mood, every fight. But I hadn't given her

maybe, she didn't want to

hesitation and

controls her every move. She wants freedom. And she doesn't have you in her heart anymore. If I were you, I'd never let go of a Luna like her."

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

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