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Chapter 210
When Mariya saw Karvel's face up close, her breath caught in her throat. The bruises from the charity fundraiser had darkened into ugly purple and yellow marks across his jaw and around his left eye. His split lip had scabbed over, and there were additional cuts on his arms that she hadn't noticed before."Oh my God, Karvel," she whispered, her voice filled with genuine remorse. "Look what they did to you.""It's nothing I can't handle," Karvel replied curtly, trying to move past her toward the elevator."Nothing you can handle?" Mariya's voice cracked with emotion. "You look like you've been hit by a truck!""I've had worse."Mariya reached out as if to touch his bruised face, then pulled her hand back. "This is all my fault, isn't it? You're suffering because of my problems with The Ronin.""Your problems became everyone's problems the moment you married Leo Romano," Karvel said coldly."I know that now," Mariya said, tears welling up in her eyes. "But despite everything – despite o
Chapter 209
The days following the charity fundraiser incident had passed quietly for Mariya. After the initial terror of the Ricci twins' attack on her home, the constant presence of her police escort had given her a false sense of security.Detective Giuseppe Torretti and Officer Marco Benedetti took turns accompanying her wherever she went, and The Ronin seemed to have backed off."Maybe they're all bark and no bite after all," she mused to herself as she sat in her office reviewing quarterly reports. "It's been a week since that bald freak made his threats, and nothing has happened."The more time passed without incident, the more Mariya began to believe that The Ronin's reputation was exaggerated. She had been moving freely around the city with her police protection, attending business meetings, and even going to social events without any sign of the mysterious organization."I should go see Karvel," she decided suddenly. "I never properly thanked him for what he did at my house, and I heard
Chapter 208
As Karvel led Sophia away from the ballroom, her shock quickly transformed into rage. The moment they stepped outside the hotel, she erupted like a volcano."I cannot believe what just happened in there!" she screamed, her elegant evening gown swishing angrily as she paced back and forth. "That bald freak just humiliated me in front of the entire city's elite!"Karvel wiped blood from his split lip with the back of his hand. "The important thing is that you're safe.""Safe?" Sophia whirled around to face him, her eyes blazing with fury. "I'm anything but safe! Do you have any idea what this will do to my reputation? To my family's business?""Your reputation will recover," Karvel said calmly. "Your life might not have if I hadn't gotten you out of there."Sophia stared at him in disbelief. "Are you seriously acting like you saved me? You got your ass kicked by a bunch of street thugs!""I got you out safely. That's what mattered.""That's what mattered?" Sophia's voice rose to a shrie
Chapter 207
Sophia watched with growing confidence as the four thugs surrounded Karvel. She had seen him fight before and knew what he was capable of. A smug smile spread across her face as she anticipated the beating these criminals were about to receive."This is going to be good," she murmured to herself. "These idiots have no idea what they're up against."Vivian stood beside her, equally confident in Karvel's abilities. "Should we call an ambulance for them?" she asked sarcastically.The Head Hunter noticed their expressions and frowned. "Your boyfriend seems awfully calm for someone about to get his ass kicked.""He's not worried because he doesn't need to be," Sophia replied smugly. "You're about to find out why."Giuseppe Romano cracked his knuckles one final time. "Alright, pretty boy, time for your education."The four thugs rushed Karvel simultaneously from all directions. Giuseppe swung a chain at his head while Marco Benedetti came in low with brass knuckles. Antonio Benedetti attack
Chapter 206
The elegant ballroom fell into stunned silence as Karvel Cross walked through the entrance, his presence immediately commanding attention despite his casual attire.The wealthy guests, still dressed in their finest evening wear, watched in bewilderment as he moved past the Head Hunter's thugs as if they were invisible."Well, well," muttered Giuseppe Romano, one of the thugs blocking the exit. "Looks like we got ourselves a hero."His partner, Marco Benedetti, cracked his knuckles menacingly. "Should we stop him, boss?"The Head Hunter held up a hand, his eyes fixed on Karvel with predatory interest. "No. Let him come."Karvel walked directly to the Head Hunter, stopping just arm's length away. The contrast between them was striking – the bald, tattooed assassin towering over the seemingly ordinary businessman."When I told you to leave me alone," Karvel said calmly, "I meant that you should also avoid everyone that I know."Sophia felt a surge of confidence seeing Karvel there. She h
Chapter 205
The Head Hunter had spent the entire night obsessing over his encounters with Sophia Yale. In his twisted mind, he convinced himself that she had only rejected him because she didn't understand who he was or what he could offer her."She just needs to see the real me," he muttered to himself as he prepared for another confrontation. "Once she knows what I'm capable of, she'll beg for my attention."The next morning, he arrived at Yale Pharmaceuticals headquarters, a gleaming glass tower in the city's financial district. The receptionist, a young woman named Isabella Romano, looked up nervously as the imposing bald man approached her desk."I'm here to see Sophia Yale," the Head Hunter announced."Do you have an appointment, sir?" Isabella asked, her voice trembling slightly at his intimidating presence."I don't need an appointment. Tell her it's about yesterday's misunderstanding at the hospital."Isabella's hands shook as she reached for the phone. "I'm sorry, sir, but Ms. Yale is i
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