Chapter 56

The private room soon emptied, and Leonard shut the door behind him.

Inside the opulent room, silence reigned.

Lysander leaned back on the couch, the dim golden light casting shadows over his sharp, chiseled features, adding an air of enigmatic mystery.

Despite there being only two people left in the room, Lysander's imposing presence made the atmosphere even more suffocating than when it was filled with others. Mila felt his aura enveloping her, leaving no space to escape.

"Weren't you just adamant about talking? Why not come over?"

In the interplay of light and shadow, Lysander's gaze was fixed on her, his fox-like eyes dark and cold beneath his short dark hair. "Come here, Mila. When you need a favor, you should act accordingly. Don't you agree, my dear?"

Mila stood still.

She could sense the danger emanating from the man on the couch. She knew her earlier threats had angered him, making it impossible for her to approach.

took a deep breath and said, "Lysander, the divorce is between us. If you think my terms are too high, we can negotiate, but I won't tolerate you using this to threaten or harm my

"Come here."

patience with you is limited. Even more so with your

silence filled

together, cautiously stepping forward, her heart pounding like

marriage, she had rarely seen Lysander like this. He usually ignored her, only using her when convenient, treating her like a

only surfaced before their

a long shadow

her mind raced frantically for a solution. "I can be more flexible with the asset division, Lysander. Don't push

her arm was yanked, and she was pulled into Lysander's embrace. Her white down jacket slipped off, revealing

to her ear, his laugh

when have we

what happens, you'll have to endure it. You don't get

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