Chapter 232
Out of nowhere, the suited enforcers stepped aside, clearing a path. Eaden walked through, calm as a cucumber, stopping at the private room's entrance. He gave Quim a look that could kill, the dark threat in his eyes unmistakable.
He said in an even tone, "Quim, you think you can just waltz into Drunham City and turn it on its head? Who do you think you are, going after Mr. Cole like that? You want to throw down, you gotta get past me, Eaden, first!" His words were calm. However, they carried a force that swept through the room like a tidal wave.
Eaden's entrance made Quim's face fall.
They sent a clear threat that Quim could not ignore. His eyes blazed with anger and a fierce fire as he snapped, "Mr. Wafer, that punk hurt my daughter and killed some of my men! There's no way I'm letting him off the hook today. I don't care what he means to you. Today, I'm dealing with him! Don't think your presence here changes anything, Mr. Wafer. Even if the king himself showed up, I'd make him pay!"
Quim might rule a slice of Drunham City's underworld, but he is no match for Eaden, one of the big three in Willoughby.
When it came to the underground scene, he was just a notch below Eaden. However, in situations that got down and dirty, particularly when it came to playing hardball, Quim might have just given Eaden a run for his money.
up off the floor. Some pinched themselves, thinking they were dreaming,
venomous words, just chuckled. He turned on his heel, the icy look gone from his face, and walked over to Liam with
speaking and bowed deeply before Liam with a surprising display of humility. He stood there, the picture of reverence as if he would wait indefinitely
popped out of his head, his gaze filled with
to Willoughby. Not only did he reign over the city's shadowy underworld, but he
was, groveling for forgiveness before a
Liam, sensed that he might have seriously underestimated the situation. Had he inadvertently stumbled into a mess he could
gave a nonchalant hum, not rushing Eaden to rise,
up, thumping his chest with assurance. "Mr. Cole, no harm will
expression softening ever so
"My Invincible Husband Has Returned" by Urban is a gripping urban novel that delves into the depths of family, sacrifice, and the consequences of past decisions.
In the heart-wrenching opening scene, we find ourselves in a hospital room where a young girl, Jovie, fights for her life amidst a sea of medical equipment. Her mother, Celena Stone, clings desperately to her daughter's hand, her anguish palpable as she tries to comfort her gravely injured child. Despite the agony etched on Celena's face, she holds onto hope, reassuring Jovie that her father will return if she holds on.
Celena's plea for help sets the stage for the dramatic entrance of Liam Cole, a decorated military figure and the godson of the prestigious Cole family. Just as Liam is about to be officially handed the reins of the Cole dynasty, he receives a life-altering call revealing the existence of his daughter, Jovie, and her dire condition.
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With each passing moment, the urgency of the situation mounts, driving Liam to push the limits in his quest to reach Jovie before it's too late. His determination to make amends for his past negligence fuels his every action, propelling him toward a confrontation with his own failings and the chance for redemption.
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