2025-03-02 23:07:22She looked at Karvel coldly. In her eyes were disappointment, anger, and a trace of jealousy—even if she herself hadn’t realized it yet.
“Karvel, we just broke up, and you already found someone new? How ridiculous. I was still feeling guilty about how things ended between us. Turns out, I was just being naive!”
Karvel shot back sarcastically, “When it comes to finding someone new, I could never compete with your efficiency!”
“You… Fine! I can’t win an argument with you—you’re always right!”
Mariya was at a loss for words.
Sophia’s beauty, her alluring curves, and her commanding presence all made Mariya feel deeply threatened.
If the woman beside Karvel had been plain or ordinary, Mariya might’ve brushed it off with a sneer.
But Sophia was different. She wasn’t inferior to Mariya in any way.
She was a stunning woman—irresistibly seductive. The way Vincent ogled her said it all.
And now, this breathtaking woman was nestled beside the man Mariya had thrown away.
Mariya couldn’t deny it—it felt like a slap in the face.
As if the universe was mocking her, saying: Mariya, you fool. You let him go.
“Karvel, we need to talk. Alone,” she said, taking a deep breath and looking him straight in the eye.
Karvel remained unmoved. “Sorry, but I’ve got nothing to say to you.”
“Do you really have to humiliate me in public?” Mariya snapped, her eyes reddening.
Seeing her like that—soft, vulnerable—Karvel felt a flicker of emotion. “Fine, then—”
Before he could finish, Sophia stepped in. She tightened her grip on Karvel’s hand and smiled sweetly.
“Karvel, don’t forget—it was she who looked down on you and threw you away.”
“But don’t worry. With me here, whatever you want, I’ll make sure you have it.”
Her soft, coquettish voice made Vincent grind his teeth in envy. He wanted nothing more than to rip Karvel apart and take his place.
Damn it, he thought. What the hell did this bastard do to get a woman like that clinging to him?
Mariya suddenly turned and ran off, clutching her dress as tears finally escaped her eyes, away from anyone’s gaze.
Karvel... how could you be so cruel?
She had still cared for him, still worried about him—and yet he had brought another woman here, flaunting her right in her face.
“Mariya, wait! Please!”
Isabelle and Vincent both panicked and ran after her.
“Karvel, you bastard! Look at what you did to Mariya!” Isabelle shrieked, eyes filled with venom. “Don’t get cocky just because you’ve got some arm candy! A freeloader like you is bound to get kicked to the curb sooner or later!”
Vincent’s face darkened. “Hey, lady. Move aside. I’ve had enough of this trash. I’m going to teach him a lesson—right here, right now!”
Sophia, feeling triumphant after chasing Mariya off, gave a cold laugh. “This is your final warning. My name is Sophia. Karvel is my man. Touch him, and I will break you.”
“Sophia? Wait… You’re that Sophia? From the Yale family?”
Vincent paled instantly, his arrogance vanishing.
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The modest hotel lobby buzzed with its usual evening activity as Karvel returned from his confrontation at the warehouse. The desk clerk, a thin man with nervous eyes, immediately approached him with obvious anxiety."Mr. Cross, sir," the clerk said hesitantly, "you have a visitor waiting in the lounge area. She's been here for over an hour."Karvel's expression remained neutral, though he suspected who might be waiting for him. "Did she give a name?""Mrs. Romano, sir," the clerk replied, his voice dropping to a whisper as if speaking the name too loudly might summon unwanted attention.Mariya, Karvel thought with a mixture of irritation and curiosity. What could she possibly want now?As he entered the hotel's small lounge area, he spotted Mariya sitting elegantly in a corner chair, her designer dress and jewelry making her stand out dramatically against the hotel's modest décor. She looked up as he approached, her face carefully composed but her eyes carrying something that might h
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Leo Romano sat behind his imposing mahogany desk, his fingers drumming impatiently against the polished surface as Rocco continued his frantic explanation. The study's dim lighting cast shadows across Leo's face, making his expression appear more menacing than usual."Let me make sure I understand this correctly," Leo said, his voice dangerously quiet. "You're telling me that Karvel Cross single-handedly defeated ten armed men and made you run away like a scared child?""Boss, you had to see it to believe it!" Rocco insisted desperately. "The guy moved like he wasn't even human! He broke out of his restraints like they were made of tissue paper!"Leo's eyes narrowed as he studied Rocco's terrified expression. "And what exactly were you doing that required ten armed men in the first place?"Rocco shifted uncomfortably, suddenly realizing he might have revealed more than he intended. "Well, sir, I was just... handling some business that needed handling.""What kind of business?" Leo's v
Chapter 115
The warehouse's oppressive atmosphere grew more menacing as Rocco's men positioned themselves around the two captives, their weapons gleaming under the harsh fluorescent lights. Karvel remained perfectly calm in his chair, his posture relaxed despite the zip-ties binding his wrists."You know," Karvel said conversationally, his voice carrying easily through the warehouse's echoing space, "you gentlemen have made a significant error in judgment tonight."Rocco's eyebrows shot up in disbelief. "Error in judgment? Are you completely insane? You're tied to a chair, surrounded by armed men, and you think we made the mistake?""If you release both of us right now," Karvel continued as if Rocco hadn't spoken, "I'm prepared to forget this entire incident ever happened. Consider it a one-time offer of amnesty."The warehouse erupted in harsh laughter as Rocco's thugs found Karvel's calm demeanor hilarious. Several of them slapped their knees and pointed at him mockingly."Did you hear that, bo
CHAPTER 114 PART 2
His gaze fell on Karvel with obvious disgust and confusion. "Who the hell is this guy?" he demanded, turning to address his men. "I told you to grab the woman, not bring along some random nobody!""Boss, he was in the car with her," one of the masked thugs explained nervously. "We figured he might be important or something."Rocco studied Karvel's modest clothing and unremarkable appearance with growing irritation. "Important? Look at him! This guy looks like he shops at thrift stores and cuts his own hair!"He turned his attention to Vivian, his expression mixing lust with vindictive satisfaction. "So tell me, sweetheart, is this pathetic loser your boyfriend? Because if he is, you've got seriously bad taste in men.""Who I associate with is none of your business," Vivian replied with more courage than she felt. "Let us go right now, before you do something you'll regret for the rest of your life."Rocco burst into mocking laughter. "Regret? Lady, you're tied to a chair in an abandon
Chapter 114 PART 1
The van bounced violently over potholes as it sped through Carson City's industrial district, its occupants thrown around the cramped cargo area with each jarring impact.Karvel remained calm despite their precarious situation, his mind already calculating escape routes and tactical advantages.This is nothing more than a minor inconvenience, he thought, testing the strength of his zip-tie restraints. Though I do wonder if Leo is behind this or if it's just Rocco's personal revenge.Beside him, Vivian's breathing was rapid and panicked as she struggled against her own restraints. Her eyes darted frantically around the van's interior, searching for any possible means of escape."This is all Sebastian Sterling's fault!" Vivian suddenly burst out, her voice shaking with fear and anger. "I knew someone like him couldn't be trusted! He probably set this whole thing up!"Karvel turned to look at her with surprise. "What makes you think Sebastian Sterling is involved in this?""Are you serio
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Rocco, still unaware of who he was addressing, puffed out his chest with borrowed confidence. "Listen, stranger, you better turn around and walk away before you become another victim of the beating this stuck-up bitch is about to receive.""Is that so?" Sebastian's smile widened, though his eyes remained ice-cold. "And who exactly do you think you are to be handing out beatings in public establishments?""I work for Leo Romano!" Rocco declared proudly. "That name should mean something to a smart man like you. Now get lost before I have my boys teach you some respect."Sebastian chuckled, the sound echoing off the restaurant's walls. "You know, you really should be more careful about who you talk to in that manner. Some people might take offense."Before Rocco could respond, Vivian's voice cut through the confrontation with sharp disdain. "I don't need help from another thug and criminal like you! This is exactly what this city doesn't need – more violence between gangsters!"She has n
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