Matthew''s ice-cold gaze fell upon Rose as he slowly lifted the bone crusher.


    He pressed the de against her fair neck.


    Blood dripped steadily from the knife.This content ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org.


    The red droplets contrasted sharply against her white skin, and the scent of blood permeated the air.


    Rose''s eyelids twitched and fear shed in her beautiful eyes, but she quicklyposed herself.


    She carefully scrutinized the man before her-a cold expression, sharp eyes, and a body that wasn''t muscr but seemed to hold the ferocity of a wild beast.


    It was as if she would be his prey at any given second.


    Instinctively, she wanted to retreat but didn''t dare move an inch. "Jeffrey was the one who wanted you dead, not me. There''s no need to treat a woman like this, right?"


    A cold smile swept across Matthew''s lips. "Just now, you cooperated with Jeffrey to hold me back, no? I won''t kill you, but I''ll break your legs. We''ll settle our dues that way."


    Rose''s face fell. Breaking her legs was as good as taking her life.


    She quickly adopted a different demeanor and put on a smile.


    "I was just kidding, don''t take it seriously. I was only humoring Jeffrey. If you really wanted to leave, how could a little woman like me stop a strong man like you? I would have to obediently let you pass." She spoke flirtatiously as she looked at Matthew with affectionate eyes.


    Matthew remained expressionless. "Well, I hope you can obediently dodge the knife as well!"


    As he spoke, he slowly raised the knife.


    Rose gritted her teeth. Jeffrey''s forceful approach hadn''t worked, and neither did her charm.


    Matthew was clearly immune to both threats and seduction. She realized she had to show some sincerity.


    "How about this? I''ll handle the aftermath. I''ll deal with the two bodies for you. If the Smith familyes to investigate, I''ll say I don''t know anything and won''t provide any useful information."


    Matthew replied coldly, "That''s too troublesome. After you die, I''ll just set this bar on fire. That would be easier."


    Rose broke into a cold sweat. It seemed Matthew''s reasoning was sound.


    Frightened, she quickly shouted, "I''m from Windstorm Sect! I swear on their name that there won''t be any issues should you spare me. In the future, Windstorm Sect will owe you a favor. You can do whatever you want in Lambda City"


    Windstorm Sect?


    Matthew shook his head. "I''ve never heard of Windstorm Sect. But if you don''t keep your word, and I can''t find you, I''lle after them instead." With that, he kept the knife away.


    Rose heaved a sigh of relief after finally getting through this ordeal. Suddenly, she noticed another woman nearby.


    "What about her? Shall I silence her for you?"


    Tessa instantly fell to her knees. "Matthew, you can''t kill me. Considering our past as husband and wife, you can''t kill me."


    Husband and wife? Rose looked curious as her gaze shifted between the two of them. It was as if she had discovered a new continent.


    Matthew firmly gripped the bone


    crusher in his hand and red at Tessa. "Do you know what you just did? You were going to testify for Jeffrey iming I was killed in self-defense. Do you really think I won''t kill you?"


    Tessa was scared out of her wits. "Matthew, I know I was wrong. I was so wrong! I thought you were poor, but it turns out you''re worth a hundred times more than me.


    "I thought I was more capable than you, that I was more business savvy than you. I thought leaving you would allow me to spread my wings and fly, but I''m having a difficult time."


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