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Chapter 152

Charles walked out of the hall when, suddenly, almost all his bodyguards' smartphones started ringing.

Some couldn't help but glance at their screens, curiosity tugging at them.

A few, after reading the message, exchanged looks, their eyes filled with confusion and silent questions.

Then, one of the braver guards finally spoke.

"Sir Charles, I don't mean to be impolite, but... I need to ask. Is it true that your money is gone? Like, gone gone."

"What do you mean, gone?" Charles frowned, his gaze sweeping over his men.

Yet, they all looked back at him, waiting for an answer.

"We just got a message," the guard continued hesitantly.

"All your bank accounts have been frozen under Jasmine Kingston's report to the financial authorities. They found stolen money in the accounts. You're practically broke."

A tense silence fell. The bodyguards exchanged uneasy glances.

Most of them were here for the money-what would happen now that their boss had nothing left to pay them?

Then, Jasmine stepped into as Alex following close behind.

Her expression was calm, almost amused. "He practically has nothing anymore," she said. “Even his cards have been blocked." Charles' fury ignited. His jaw clenched as he took a step toward her "How dare you -"

"Typical," Jasmine interrupted, unimpressed. "When you can't win, you resort to threats."

Alex moved forward, his eyes fixed on Charles. "Why don't you ask where your friend Bill and those black magic practitioners are? The ones you trusted to help you?"

Charles froze. He had sent them to kill Jasmine. But now, she stood here unharmed—and they were nowhere to be found.

His voice was hoarse when he finally spoke. "What happened to them?"

Alex's expression darkened. "If you try anything against Jasmine again, you'll meet them out soon enough."

Charles's frustration snapped. "Guards, seize these two! Now!"

But none of them budged. They exchanged uneasy glances instead. Finally, one guard just shook his head.

and tossing it aside. "No money, no reason to

then started

are you doing?" Charles sputtered, stunned.

temporary freeze... I have money,

the guards turned back with

smartwatch,

stared, horrified, at the frozen balances. His trembling fingers

guard scoffed and

pay just don't leave!" They ignored him, striding away without

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roared, teeth bared, "You bastards you dare walk away

lashed out, catching one guard on the

guard simply blocked him, then slammed a punch into Charles's

blood trickling from his

shocked than hurt. These people were

of his own drivers stepped up and drove a brutal kick into

Charles doubled over, gasping.

I?"" the driver repeated, his voice dripping

You never treated me-or any of us-like human beings. Now you can't

in Charles's ribs. "So cough up my salary, you arrogant

tried to speak, but words came out in useless stammers. Lack of money is the root of

"Fat chance he'll pay you. The guy's more

tore the gold ring right

driver cut him

reeled, and that was the cue for

shouts echoed, and Charles's expansive watches,

fight back, but it was

lorded over were now taking turns

the side, Alex observed with a

her lips set

She turned to Alex.

she

out his arm, guiding her away as Charles was

and howling

one last glance

wonder if he regrets everything now," she murmured, but there was

sympathy in her voice.

her limousine,

hurt?" she asked, her tone unexpectedly gentle

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