Chapter 190 Chapter 190: Back at the cabin entrance, Manley narrowed his eyes and leaned toward Allan, lowering his voice. “What’s going on between Merlin and Hailee p> The whole thing didn’t sit right. Merlin had carried Hailee off the yacht like some kind of hero. Since when had he
Chapter 189 Chapter 189: Instead of a gracious nod, Merlin gave her a pointed look and sneered, “That’s an interesting way to show gratitude p> He raised his arm, blood still trailing faintly from her bite mark, and added with a smirk, “Is this your idea of a thank-you? Biting
Chapter 188 Chapter 188: That jawline, though—it was almost too defined. Like something off a movie poster. His arms held her like she weighed nothing, muscles flexing with each stride as he walked, his legs easily outpacing the length of her own. The rise and fall of his chest against
Chapter 187 Chapter 187: The haze that had gripped him vanished, and instinct took over. He lunged forward, catching her before she hit the floor, pulling her close into his arms. Merlin didn’t bother asking for permission—he swept Hailee into his arms without hesitation. Judging by her fragile look, she
Chapter 186 Chapter 186: Unbearable. It felt as though lightning had struck him square in the arm, and even someone of his strength couldn’t keep the tremor from showing. Sweat glistened on his brow. His tongue stuck to the roof of his mouth, dry as bone. And for a terrifying
Chapter 185 Chapter 185: But the second his fingers brushed the fabric, she snapped. “Ah!” A shriek ripped through the air. Without warning, she lunged, clutching his wrist with a death grip, her fingernails digging in like claws. Before Merlin could jerk away, her teeth sank into his flesh. It
Chapter 184 Chapter 184: At the top of the stairwell, Allan and Manley watched the whole scene unfold, exchanging looks that said everything. Manley blinked in disbelief. “That’s Cole? I didn’t think he had such a side p> A low chuckle escaped Allan. “Guess maybe that’s just his way of
Chapter 183 Chapter 183: “Oh, hang on,” Elliana called after him. “Vivien’s in the room next to Room 1, out cold. Someone’s got to carry her down p> Elliana didn’t care much for Vivien’s fate, but Lenard had always been kind—a steady ally. For his sake, she couldn’t let Vivien
Chapter 182 Chapter 182: Bang! The masked man fired. Simultaneously, the blade struck his neck. He dropped from the window. Paige let out a cry and collapsed. The bullet had hit her in the back. Blood pooled around her on the floor. Elliana frowned deeply. She had noticed Paige earlier,
Chapter 181 Chapter 181: In that split second, acting decisively, Cole spun around with Elliana in his arms. The bullet missed her and hit his shoulder instead. He used his body to shield her, as there was no time to think. Others reacted quickly and returned fire. The threat was
Chapter 180 Chapter 180: The intensity of the scene left Aron and Hugh thoroughly flustered. Faces aflame, the two young men quickly turned away, pretending to study the far wall as if it were the most fascinating thing in the room. Myles, always striving for composure, pushed his glasses up
Chapter 179 Chapter 179: Merlin gave him a flat look. “With today’s tech? I don’t need a woman to have a kid p> “Fair point.” Manley nodded slowly. “But still, Merlin, what’s life without a woman to spice it up p> Manley pointed at Cole, still wrapped around Elliana. “You
Chapter 178 Chapter 178: Allan raised an eyebrow, a faint grin playing on his polished, handsome face. Manley rubbed his chin. “Guess Cole’s got more taste than us. He doesn’t care about looks. If the vibe’s right, he dives in headfirst. Me? I need a stunner. If she’s not drop-dead
Chapter 177 Chapter 177: “That’s Mrs. Evans!” Myles shouted, his voice brimming with excitement. Just moments earlier, Elliana had shot them a glance, and Myles had caught a glimpse of her distinctive makeup. It was dramatic—borderline theatrical, unmistakable, and nothing like anyone else in the room. There was no doubt.
Chapter 176 Chapter 176: At Merlin’s words, Myles, Aron, and Hugh closed in around Cole, their shoulders tensed and eyes scanning the hall, every sense on high alert. No one doubted Cole’s brawling skills, but even the fiercest legends could fall to a cheap shot—and they had no intention of
Chapter 175 Chapter 175: Amid the wreckage, Cole moved like a storm made flesh. He seized a wounded man who was crawling across the blood-slick floor. Fury burned behind his eyes. “Talk,” he said, yanking the man up. “Where did you kill Elliana p> Terror washed over the injured man.
Chapter 174 Chapter 174: After ensuring Hailee was securely hidden, Elliana sealed the iron box and methodically camouflaged it with surrounding debris, rendering it invisible to casual observation. Elliana then retrieved the long black overcoat she had strategically positioned earlier, slipped it on with practiced ease, and dashed out of
Chapter 173 Chapter 173: The masked man watched in stunned disbelief, his eyes widening as his certainties crumbled. In his head, Cole and his companions were supposed to drop like flies. Instead, they were dancing through bullets and mowing down his men like seasoned warriors. Cole and his crew were
Chapter 172 Chapter 172: The metallic crack echoed through the room just as Merritt crumpled, dead before he hit the floor. Crimson blood gushed from the neat hole in his forehead, splattering across the gleaming marble floor and pooling beneath his body. His eyes, still open in death, were frozen
Chapter 171 Chapter 171: Suddenly, Cole’s voice shattered the stillness, flat and utterly devoid of warmth. “Merritt, I’ll ask you one more time. Did you really kill Elliana p> Oblivious to the danger, Merritt nodded without hesitation. “Yes, Mr. Evans. Everything’s been taken care of. You have nothing to worry