Blood drained from Wendy’s face as she stumbled backward, retreating to the safety of her family’s side. Her knees felt weak. Adam’s cold, unwavering gaze was suffocating.Suddenly, Gerald stepped forward, his voice thundering through the room.“You!” he roared. “What the hell are you doing back in this mansion? After everything, I told you never to return! Are you here to cause more chaos?”But Adam didn’t flinch. His eyes never left Wendy. His voice, low and biting, cut through the noise.“I asked a question,” he growled. “Where. Is. Tessa?”Brenda immediately stepped in, scoffing as she placed herself between Wendy and Adam.“What’s wrong with you?” she snapped. “Why would my daughter know anything about Tessa’s whereabouts? Are you delusional, or just trying to stir up drama again?”Eleanor’s face twisted in contempt.“You disgusting brute,” she spat. “You walk back in here like you still belong. You brought nothing but bad luck to Tessa—and to all of us. If she’s missing, it’s no

Wendy and Brenda slowly backed away, horror etched across their faces as they watched Adam—bloodied, bruised, but still standing tall in that wheelchair—surrounded by unconscious men.“I... I don’t know where she is,” Wendy stammered, voice barely a whisper.Adam’s gaze darkened. “Lying won’t save you, Wendy,” he snapped. “I’m not asking again. Where is Tessa?”Wendy trembled uncontrollably, her mouth opening and closing like a fish out of water.“Alright—your time’s up.”Adam reached for his baton, but his phone buzzed.He answered sharply. “What?”“Lord Adam,” Stacey’s voice came through urgently, “I’ve found her. Tessa’s location is confirmed. Sending it to you now.”A breath of relief escaped Adam’s lips. His eyes didn’t leave Wendy.“I’ll deal with you later.”He spun his wheelchair around and rolled out of the mansion, his aura leaving a cold trail behind.Wendy’s heart was hammering in her chest. She dropped to her knees, gasping for breath.Gerald watched Adam go, his brows de

Tessa clung to Adam as if her life depended on it. Despite everything, despite losing hope, somewhere deep inside she always knew—he wouldn’t abandon her.But then her eyes widened in panic.“Adam,” she gasped, pulling back slightly. “There’s something you need to know. This whole thing—it was a setup. Wendy and Samuel planned it. They wanted you out of the way. They knew you’d come for me, and now… they’re waiting for you at the banquet. Triston will be there. He’s going to kill you.”Her voice cracked, trembling with urgency. “You have to leave the city. Please, just go!”Adam looked at her calmly, brushing a strand of hair from her face.“Relax, Tessa. I’m not going anywhere.”“But Adam—”“No one can hurt me,” he said, eyes steady. “And we’re going to the banquet. Together.”She shook her head. “This isn’t the time to act fearless—”“It’s not fearlessness,” Adam interrupted softly. “It’s certainty. I’ll deal with Wendy. With Samuel. With Triston. They laid the trap… and I’m walking

Just as Adam stepped forward to present his invitation at the entrance, a sneering voice rang out behind him.“Well, look who decided to show up.”Adam turned around, eyes narrowing.It was Samuel—flanked by Tessa’s family. Wendy, Brenda, and Henry were all there, still showing signs of their recent injuries, yet clearly unwilling to miss the spotlight of the evening.The moment they saw Adam, their expressions twisted in irritation. But none of them dared to confront him head-on—not anymore. He’d proven too dangerous.Still, Samuel wore a smug grin, confidence radiating from him. With his new status as the soon-to-be godson of Lord Chaosbreaker, and Triston—Marvin’s right-hand man—set to eliminate Adam tonight, Samuel felt invincible.Tessa arrived moments later, walking with Stacey at her side. Stacey gave Adam a small nod of acknowledgement.Adam met Tessa’s gaze briefly. His expression softened, but only for a second. Then he turned back toward the entrance.“Hey!” Samuel barked,

No one expected Samuel to actually throw a punch in such a prestigious setting.But when they thought about it, it wasn’t all that surprising.Samuel was the heir of his family and the current head of the project department at Bulgart Industries. And now, with Lord Chaosbreaker soon to become his godfather, he had nothing to fear. Even if he killed someone at this banquet, who would dare speak against him?Although Samuel knew Adam could fight, but he still felt he could crash Adam, despite warning from Wendy he believes a cripple couldn't handle his wrath.In fact, many guests silently believed that even Lord Chaosbreaker wouldn’t blame Samuel once he heard the story—he might even praise him for asserting dominance.Everyone knew Samuel wasn’t just a loudmouth. When he left Storm City years ago, he was already a registered warrior. It had been five years since then, and with the kind of training and resources he had access to, his strength had likely grown beyond imagination.Many o