Chapter 351

Four hours earlier, Sophia received an unexpected call from Gilbert, demanding she accompany him to watch a fight at the Paris Arena.

Sophia despised fights.

She never had interest in violent sports and didn't even know the arena existed until Gilbert summoned her.

"I'm sorry, Gilbert, but that's not my kind of entertainment," Sophia declined.

Gilbert leaned close, eyes narrowed threateningly.

"Do you prefer something bad happening to your mother or little brother instead?"

Within an hour, she was aboard Gilbert's private jet, speeding from Vancouver to Paris.

When they arrived, Gilbert escorted her into an exclusive room filled with Parisian elites, proudly introducing her as his fiancée and boasting about their upcoming wedding.

Sophia felt nauseous at the announcement, especially as the elites swarmed around her, complimenting her looks and gushing about how fortunate she was to marry a man like Gilbert.

It was obvious—they were trying to win her favor solely because of Gilbert's influence.

Only then did she discover Alex was fighting in the arena.

Gilbert's intentions became crystal clear-he wanted her to watch Alex's brutal death.

Sophia silently vowed to herself: if Alex died tonight, she'd follow him.

But against all odds, Alex emerged victorious.

Even Lyra, her best friend, hit the jackpot-winning an unbelievable 300 billion just for betting on him.

"How can life be so cruel?" Sophia thought bitterly.

"Lyra becomes governor of Chicago and wins billions, and here I am trapped in misery."

She flinched as Gilbert violently smashed an ashtray against his manager's head in rage.

Sophia knew with sickening certainty-this would be her future, chained to a violent man who lashed out at anyone who angered him.

Moments later, Gilbert snatched up his ringing phone, shouting in disbelief, "Alex took down fifty of our men? Are you kidding me? How the hell is he still alive?"

His icy glare shifted to Mr. Theodore, the Paris chief of police, who stood nearby, visibly tense.

"Chief, Alex just slaughtered my people. Can you take your men and eliminate him?"

"Sir, Alex is a professional fighter. My officers wouldn't stand a chance."

"Then call the goddamn military!" Gilbert roared, slamming his fist on the table.

"I don't care what it takes-I want Alex and Lyra dead tonight. Do you hear me, Theodore? If you fail, someone else will be wearing your badge by sunrise."

"Yes, sir," Theodore replied stiffly, then hurried off to rally his men and call in military backup.

heated talks with his other managers, Sophia quietly slipped out

where are you right now?" Sophia asked

back to

Alex with you?" Her voice

with me. Why?" Lyra replied,

to kill him! He's blocked my number-I

Go now, he might still be

rushed desperately to the address Lyra provided, her heart pounding

veins-police and heavily armed soldiers surrounded Alex,

and shouted, "Put your hands up,

with mockery. "Is this your best? Even an army

mouthing off with death staring you down? Kill him!" Theodore

on triggers,

"Stop!"

breathless and frantic, dressed in elegant branded

narrowed, frustration etched

keep dragging

you alright?" Sophia's voice trembled as

must I tell you to

harshness pierced Sophia's heart, yet she steeled herself, turning instead

going on

Guise," Theodore said politely yet firmly. "Please step aside, you might ruin

my friend. Let

sorry, but Mr. Gilbert gave explicit orders.

she pulled out her smartphone, stepping swiftly

up, his tone was impatient. "Sophia, where the hell are you? I've

immediately. Don't

Gilbert's voice dripped

dangerous annoyance, "don't play

with me. I slit

mother's

throat if you interfere."

blazed

Gilbert. If you don't stop Theodore right now, I'll end my own

you'll be left with no bride

had a woman dared threaten him

considered having Sophia killed instead-yet he knew it wasn't that

to the

their influence, and Sophia

had an image to uphold a dream he'd sold

Sophia wasn't

It was his pride.

furiously, "I'll talk to Theodore. But

the phone down, immediately

Theodore

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