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

his voice dripping

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

stepped closer, our footsteps echoing as we reached

and when the doors slid open, I pressed the

moments, I discreetly set things in motion

inspection at one of his key business locations,

and improper permits, creating enough chaos to

confrontation, but enough to remind him that I had control over more than just our

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

eyebrow, barely containing his anger. "You threatened

him a

make promises. Next time, you'll have a real problem on your

the tension between

Does Elizabeth know about that side of you? The overbearing, angry side?" After I Amazed

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like a

She knew.

Of course, she knew.

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

now, maybe, she didn't want

hesitation and

yourself, Leo. She doesn't want someone who 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." words dug deep, but I kept my face cold, my

pay attention to myself. But you stay