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?”

drive in. Marcus didn’t turn off the car. Instead, he grabbed something from the glove compartment and strode toward the mansion. Frank was

Bartz, lead the way,” Frank

lead me,” Marcus replied

to think of 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 the

the study, Frank took a seat, swallowing hard as he

do for

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

feigning a placating tone. “My granddaughter is spoiled

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she’s

the way, she had the audacity to threaten the rightful owner of that house. Were you aware of

like that? I’m a man of honor. I

well aware of your connections to unsavory and unmentionable individuals in Valentia. Funny, isn’t it? Many of them no longer answer your calls.

Bartz?” Frank said,

make enemies who are patient enough to collect their debts in ways they

you threatening me?”

“No. Not yet.”

a knife into Frank’s hand, pinning it to the desk. Frank screamed, but Marcus quickly covered his mouth with a handkerchief, leaning close to

enough to watch your family and your so–called empire crumble. And when you beg for death, I’ll deny it just

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

ensuring your downfall. Oh, and tell Theodore to stay away from Mary. She’s leaving the country, but if I

result in his neck being snapped. Frank’s survival instincts kicked in, and he stayed silent as Marcus walked out of the

fear outweighed his pain as he contemplated Marcus’s words. Biting his lip to stifle his groans, he used the handkerchief Marcus had left behind to fashion a crude tourniquet

somewhat composed, he called