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.

were dark with fury as he stepped

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 won't see the outside of a prison cell for the rest of your life." This was personal, and he would never let

ever.

Matteo wasn't going to be swayed by

his voice trembling with fear. For a

Matteo, he shook his head, as if reading

as she turned away and left the surveillance room without a word. Matteo shot

they fell on deaf ears. Matteo and Emily strode directly to the

waved him off, stepping forward himself. He

steady, though his

lost in her thoughts but Matteo gave her a reassuring nod. Without saying a

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

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