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.

wardrobe, but coming here to try and seduce

darkened, his voice dripping

possessive. She doesn't belong to you,

stepped closer, our footsteps echoing as we

open, I pressed the switch, keeping the

in motion that disrupted Marcus' evening, forcing him

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

authorities had been tipped off about potential tax discrepancies and improper permits, creating enough chaos to pull him away from Elizabeth and deal with

that I had control over more

I warned, my voice low and

containing his anger. "You threatened

him a

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

tension

Leo. Does Elizabeth know about that side of you? The

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words but like a punch

She knew.

Of course, she knew.

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

maybe, she didn't want

my hesitation and pressed

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." words dug deep, but

I'll pay attention to myself.