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?”

no 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 grabbed something from the glove compartment and strode toward the mansion.

the way,” Frank said,

your house. You lead me,” Marcus replied coldly, gripping Frank’s neck tightly.

himself as the devil incarnate, but without his bodyguards, he felt like prey beside Marcus, whose towering presence made him seem even more dangerous. Still, Frank clung to

seat, swallowing hard as

can I do for you,

seems your granddaughter enjoys snooping around properties that don’t belong to

Frank said, feigning a placating tone. “My granddaughter

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she’s no

enough to agree. And by the way, she

you accuse her of something like that? I’m a man of honor. I respect

just hormones. But let me make this clear–I know you’re showing me one face while hiding another. I’m well aware of your connections to unsavory and

Frank said, his voice trembling.

make enemies who are patient enough to collect their debts in ways they don’t expect.

threatening

“No. Not yet.”

it to the desk. Frank screamed,

will be slow and agonizing. I’ll keep you alive long enough to watch your family and your so–called empire crumble. And when you beg for death, I’ll

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

you’ll 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

neck being snapped. Frank’s

sat 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

somewhat composed, he called Theodore.