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?”

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. Frank was waiting at the

lead the way,” Frank

me,”

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 the belief that Marcus had

a seat, swallowing hard as he tried

do for you, Mr.

to her. I’ll be conducting a full inventory If anything is

feigning a placating tone. “My granddaughter is spoiled

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but she’s no thief.”

don’t know her well enough to agree. And by the way, she had the audacity to threaten the rightful owner of that

of something like that? I’m a man of honor. I respect others

darkened. “I don’t think it’s 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 unmentionable individuals in Valentia. Funny, isn’t it? Many

you insinuating, Bartz?” Frank said,

warning–watch your back. Sometimes, people in positions of power make enemies who are patient enough

threatening me?”

“No. Not yet.”

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

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 deny it just to prolong your suffering.”

filled with tears from the searing pain. Marcus withdrew the knife and severed one

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

his hand from Frank’s mouth making it clear that screaming would result in his neck being snapped. Frank’s survival instincts kicked in, and he stayed silent as Marcus walked out

clutching his maimed hand. His fear outweighed his pain as he contemplated Marcus’s words. Biting his lip to

he