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

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

ever.

going to be swayed

he cried, his voice trembling with fear. For

heart softened, but when she looked at Matteo, he shook his head, as if reading her thoughts and silently urging

surveillance room without a

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

driver moved to open the door, but Matteo waved him off, stepping

deep voice steady,

and seemed to be lost in her thoughts but Matteo gave her a reassuring nod. Without saying

car pulled away. Emily stared out the window, her thoughts distant. Matteo sat close beside her, his arm resting casually on the seat, though his sharp

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