Chapter 218 The World's True Face

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"How could they do this to me?" Emily gasped, covering her mouth with trembling hands. Her eyes brimmed with the pain of betrayal, the weight of it sinking deep into her chest.

Matteo's jaw clenched, his expression hardening as he swiftly moved to her side, offering a reassuring touch on her shoulder.

"What do you want to do to them?" he asked, his voice low and edged with a dangerous intensity. His eyes gleamed with a promise of vengeance, but he wanted to hear Emily's desire first.

"I want to confront them," she said, her voice steady despite the storm of emotions swirling inside her.

Matteo nodded in silent agreement before turning to his bodyguard.

"Hand this bastard over to the police," he ordered coldly, nodding toward the hotel staff involved in the betrayal.

"No, sir, please! Forgive me. I shouldn't have taken the money! I regret it deeply-just this once, please forgive me," the waiter begged, tears streaming down his face as he collapsed to his knees.

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woman and put her life at risk for money. If it were up to me, you'd face the death penalty." His voice dropped to a menacing growl. "But rest assured, you

ever.

Matteo wasn't going to be swayed by his pleas, he turned desperately to

trembling

she looked at Matteo, he shook his head, as if reading her thoughts and silently

room without a word. Matteo shot the waiter one final

ears. Matteo and Emily strode directly to the parking lot, where Matteo's car was waiting

the door, but Matteo waved him off, stepping forward himself. He opened

you," he said, his deep voice steady, though his eyes betrayed

a reassuring nod. Without saying a word, she slid into the car, and Matteo followed right behind, closing the door with

as the car pulled away. Emily stared out the window, her thoughts distant. Matteo sat close beside her, his arm

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