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.

with his other managers, Sophia quietly slipped out of the room and hurriedly called

you right now?"

back to Chicago. What's

Alex with you?" Her voice

not with me. Why?" Lyra replied, now

sent people to kill him! He's blocked my number-I can't reach

send you his location. Go now, he might still

the address Lyra provided,

filled her veins-police and heavily armed soldiers surrounded Alex, their weapons trained directly

"Put your hands up, Alex! One wrong

smirked, shaking his head with mockery. "Is this your best? Even an army isn't enough to bring me

death staring you

on triggers, when suddenly a voice shattered the

"Stop!"

and frantic, dressed in elegant branded

narrowed, frustration etched on

keep dragging her

trembled as their

of your concern. How many times must I tell you to stay away?" Alex snapped

yet she steeled herself, turning

what's going on

yet firmly. "Please step aside, you might ruin your fine

friend. Let him go," Sophia demanded

friend? I'm sorry, but Mr. Gilbert gave explicit

to Gilbert." Sophia's voice hardened as she pulled out her smartphone, stepping swiftly toward

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

off Theodore immediately. Don't let him

Gilbert's voice

dangerous annoyance, "don't play

me. I slit

mother's

throat if you interfere."

blazed with

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

you'll be left with no bride at

before had a woman dared threaten

brief moment, he considered having Sophia killed instead-yet he knew

to the

needed their influence, and Sophia was

uphold

Sophia wasn't just

It was his pride.

Gilbert snapped furiously, "I'll talk

slammed the phone down, immediately dialing

Gilbert," Theodore answered

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