Richard signaled with a wave of his hand, prompting a group of strong men to step forward.

"Tie him up and bring him to Waldorf Residence," he instructed.

Pearl hesitated, questioning, "Shouldn't we take him to the police?"

Richard squinted. "After what he attempted with you, you think I'd simply hand him over to the authorities?"

Though he wasn't planning to end his life, Richard was certainly considering a severe punishment.

At this point, Howard, witnessing the intense seriousness and anger in Richard's gaze, began to feel real fear. "Wal... Waldorf, how could you do this to me?" he stammered, disbelief and fear obvious in his voice.

Richard squatted to Howard's level and grabbed his neck. "Why shouldn't I? You were fully aware of your intentions with my wife."

The thought of what could have happened if he had arrived even a moment later, or hadn't discovered the plot at all, chilled Richard to the bone.

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