Chapter 958 Chapter 958: Yet that was exactly what Marisa had planned. Her right foot touched down lightly as she twisted her waist, momentum snapping through her body like a whip. Her right hook came screaming toward him, sharp and deadly. The first jab had been bait — this was
Chapter 957 Chapter 957: Still, she tossed her head lightly, her expression softening just a touch as she glanced behind her at Ethan. Her tone was calm — cool as riverstone — but carried a protective edge. “Ethan, take a step back. I’d rather you didn’t get hurt by accident
Chapter 956 Chapter 956: Meanwhile, the two fighters at the center of this storm locked eyes, measuring each other in silence. The tattooed man, Viper, let out a faint sneer before slipping into a focused calm as he started advancing toward Marisa. The shouts and laughter around him didn’t distract
Chapter 955 Chapter 955: “This girl’s got some nerve! I like her already p> “She might be good, but let’s see how long she lasts. Don’t forget — Reaper’s the weakest one here p> “Maybe the organizers planned this twist. Makes for great drama p> “Big talk won’t help her
Chapter 954 Chapter 954: Even through the haze of exhaustion, Ethan’s eyes widened. He knew that shape. “Marisa p> “Honestly, Ethan, you still recognized me.” Marisa let out a weary sigh, peeling off the mask she had just grabbed. Hiding her face had been pointless. Even in that battered state,
Chapter 953 Chapter 953: Melanie stood frozen, completely unequipped for any kind of fight. Baylor, though fully grown, crumbled under pressure like a scared child. That left Ethan with no choice but to step up. Rather than backing down, Ethan let out a defiant yell and lunged forward with a
Chapter 952 Chapter 952: Just then, Raegan shot a glance at Marisa. “Think what you want. It makes no difference. What matters is that by the end of this, those three are either going to be dead or disabled p> This was the punishment Kiley had planned down to the
Chapter 951 Chapter 951: He hadn’t agreed to any of this — he’d been pushed into it against his will. “NO! I’m not one of the challengers. Let me go… I don’t belong here! You’ve misunderstood everything p> But it didn’t matter what came out of his mouth anymore. The
Chapter 950 Chapter 950: A single brow lifted as the shaven-headed man responded, “So, a Cooper, is it? That does make things… slightly more delicate p> That small reaction stirred something in Melanie. For a second, she dared to believe he might reconsider. Her hope barely had time to form
Chapter 949 Chapter 949: Her voice wavered for a second, but she pulled it together quickly. “Then… what do you want p> Raegan took a slow step forward, her tone sharp and icy. “You’ll know soon,” she said flatly. Marisa sensed the looming figures of the guards closing in behind
Chapter 948 Chapter 948: Right then, a man — probably the host — yelled out, “Time to kick off the wild night bash! Let’s set the floor on fire p> As soon as he said that, the crowd came alive. Dozens of people ditched their drinks and flocked to the
Chapter 947 Chapter 947: That reckless sister of his had already stormed the place on her own. “Damn it!” Maxwell muttered under his breath. Without wasting a second, he shot Chris a quick message to update him on the new turn of events, then got ready to storm in on
Chapter 946 Chapter 946: Her brow furrowed. Probably some telemarketer, she figured, and ended the call without a second thought. People online had turned against her, and the sentiment had grown sour. A large chunk of internet users were pointing fingers, claiming she’d cheated on her husband with Claudius. Chris,
Chapter 945 Chapter 945: Stomping her foot in frustration, Marisa cursed herself. “Seriously? You’re such an idiot, Marisa p> At that moment, the glass door of a small convenience store just ten yards away suddenly swung open. Ethan’s familiar figure emerged first, with Melanie close behind and a man who,
Chapter 944 Chapter 944: “Really?” Baylor’s heart finally settled, and he said excitedly, “That’s wonderful news p> Just then, a server appeared, arms laden with the dishes they’d ordered. With an eager smile, Baylor said warmly, “Please, dig in. Consider tonight my way of saying thank you in advance. When
Chapter 943 Chapter 943: A wave of emotion crashed over Ethan when the word “divorce” reached his ears. Confusion flooded his mind. Was he hearing this correctly? Could Baylor truly be planning to separate from Maia? Ethan never saw this twist coming. He had shown up with Melanie precisely to
Chapter 942 Chapter 942: Ethan had noticed it too. “Maybe my sister told him we were coming p> In truth, he was confused but determined to stay composed for Maia’s sake. “Baylor doesn’t seem difficult. We might persuade him to leave her,” he said quietly. Melanie’s voice carried optimism. “I
Chapter 941 Chapter 941: Then she made a little motion with her hand, nudging him along. “How about you knock instead? I, uh… suddenly feel a bit uneasy p> Ethan’s stomach fluttered, and a sudden wave of nerves crept up on him. He was only eighteen too, and for most
Chapter 940 Chapter 940: The memory of the recent gaming competition resurfaced. Claudius had been hovering around Maia ever since, like a stray that refused to leave. Clearly, Claudius had an agenda. And Ethan knew one thing for certain: his sister was not someone just anyone could dare to chase.
Chapter 939 Chapter 939: Disappointment flickered across Kolton’s face. Maia’s name burned in his thoughts like acid. He crouched down and placed both hands on Mariana’s thin shoulders. “Alright, alright. You are not sick,” he said soothingly. “How about dessert instead? Something sweet to take your mind off things, hmm