My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

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Maximus arrived at one of Frank Levett’s houses. Alexa, deeply concerned about his battered appearance, quickly ushered him to the room they would be staying in. She demanded the staff attend to his wounds and called for a doctor to examine him.

Meanwhile, Frank bid farewell to his friend, profusely thanking him for resolving their “small problem. “Once alone, Frank retreated to his study. The house was rarely visited, meaning security wasn’t tight, and in the rush, he hadn’t informed anyone of his arrival.

His phone buzzed suddenly. He hesitated upon seeing an unknown number but decided to answer.

“Who is this?”

“Frank Levett, I’m sure you know who I am.” The voice was deep and menacing.

“Marcus Bartz…”

“I’m outside your house. We need to talk.”

A shiver ran down Frank’s spine. He felt invincible when surrounded by his security detail, but this time, he had traveled with only one guard who was currently out on an “errand.” He was vulnerable, and the realization made him sweat.

“Mr. Bartz, I believe our conversation earlier settled everything. Your authority ended with the decree of my friend.”

“You know this isn’t about that. If I’m at your house, it’s for something else.”

“You insolent bastard! You have no idea who you’re dealing with!”

“I’ve already told you–I’m outside. If you don’t come out, this will get worse. Or do you want your court friends to find out who you really are?”

choice but to comply. With reluctance, he unlocked the electric gate, allowing Marcus to drive in. Marcus didn’t turn off the car. Instead, he

ahead, Mr. Bartz, lead the way,”

This is your house. You lead me,”

the devil incarnate, but without his bodyguards, he felt like prey beside Marcus, whose towering presence made him seem

took a seat, swallowing

I do for you, Mr.

enjoys snooping around properties that don’t belong to her. I’ll be conducting a full inventory If anything is missing,

a placating tone. “My granddaughter is spoiled

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but she’s no

her well enough to agree. And by the way, she had the audacity to threaten

I respect others and don’t condone such behavior. Please, forgive her she’s

another. I’m well aware of your connections to unsavory and unmentionable individuals in Valentia.

insinuating, Bartz?” Frank said,

Just a friendly warning–watch your back. Sometimes, people in positions of power make enemies who are

you threatening me?”

“No. Not yet.”

stabbed a knife into Frank’s hand, pinning it to the desk. Frank screamed, but

I’ll keep you alive long enough to watch your family and your so–called empire crumble.

from the searing pain. Marcus withdrew the knife and severed one of Frank’s

remember me every time you look at your hand. Remember, someone out there is thinking of you and ensuring your downfall. Oh, and tell Theodore to stay away from Mary. She’s leaving the country, but if I hear that even a hair on her head is touched, I’ll make sure every last one of your

hand from Frank’s mouth making it clear that screaming would result in his neck being

trembling in his study, clutching his maimed hand. His fear outweighed his pain as he contemplated Marcus’s words. Biting his lip to stifle his groans, he used the handkerchief

somewhat composed, he called