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?”

allowing Marcus to drive in. Marcus didn’t turn off the car. Instead, he grabbed something from the glove compartment and strode

ahead, Mr. Bartz, lead the way,” Frank

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

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 belief that Marcus had no

seat, swallowing hard as he tried to

can I do for you,

just came from Peter’s house. It seems your granddaughter enjoys snooping around properties that don’t belong to her. I’ll be conducting a full

Frank said, feigning a placating tone. “My granddaughter

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but she’s no thief.”

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

that? I’m a man of honor. I respect others and don’t condone such behavior. Please, forgive her she’s hormonal

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 of them no longer answer your

Frank said, his

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

you threatening me?”

“No. Not yet.”

it to the desk. Frank screamed, but Marcus quickly covered his mouth with a

to watch your family and your so–called

from the searing pain. Marcus withdrew the knife and severed one of Frank’s fingers in one fluid motion. Holding up the finger, he

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

would result in his neck being

his pain as he contemplated Marcus’s words. Biting his lip to stifle his groans, he used the handkerchief Marcus had left behind

somewhat composed, he called