Chapter 149 A Price Paid in Blood Yeah , thats right .
We just got emotional because we heard she was messing around with Mr.
Kyle .
It was a moment of poor judgment .
We didnt know who she really was .
Please , just let us off this once another one of the women chimed in quickly .
desperate to save herself .
Their husbands rushed to support them , putting on their best appeasing smiles .
Mr.
Brooker , weve already talked to them .
They know what they did was wrong .
Weve handled it .
Felix let out a cold , mocking Laugh .
Handled it ? Thats what you call it? My girl had her clothes ripped off and was left exposed in front of all of you .
And now you want to brush it off with a half hearted apology ? The four women went pale instantly .
They could see now Felix wasnt about to let this go with a warning Their husbands started scrambling , trying to do damage control .
Mr.
Brooker , this was all a huge misunderstanding … Felixs lips curved into something sharp and merciless .
Im not unreasonable .
If they admit they were wrong , then they can make it right .
You like using your hands ? Fine .
Each one of them leaves a finger behind .
Strip them , toss them out of the hotel , and let the public enjoy the show , The second the words left his mouth , the women looked like theyd seen death .
These were women born into money , used to luxury , used to snapping their fingers and getting what they wanted .
Now they stood like cornered prey , shaking from head to toe , swallowed by fear .
They looked like dead leaves trembling in a fall breeze , all their former pride gone , heads hanging low with nothing left but dread One of the socialites was trembling so hard it looked like her knees might buckle at any moment .
Her whole body shook as she pleaded through her tears , Mr.
Brooker , please , cant you punish us some other way ? We really do know we messed up ! Her husband , once a polished businessman who ruled boardrooms , now acted like a desperate puppy , crawling up to Felix with a fake grin .
Mr.
Brooker , youre a reasonable man .
My wife didnt mean any harm .
Please give her a pass this time .
Well do anything you ask .
The other three women were already falling apart .
Their tears smeared their designer makeup , leaving them looking like ghosts of their former selves I cant 1 cant be stripped in public , thats too humiliating .
Mr.
Brooker, please , were begging you ! Felix gave a slow , knowing smile .
His voice was smooth but carried weight .
Anything , huh ? Youre really willing to pay any price ! That flicker of hope returned they thought he was giving them an out .
But then he hit them with it Even bankruptcy ? The entire banquet hall went still .
It was like time stopped .
The hint of a smile on their faces froze solid .
They could replace a wife .
But if their companies went under , all their years of blood , sweat , and ambition would be gone .
And climbing back to the top ? Nearly impossible .
Their eyes showed it all greed , fear , hesitation .
But the choice was clear .
They stood back .
And watched in silence as Felix gave the nod to the bodyguards .
The guards grabbed the four women by the arms and dragged them aside , slamming their hands down flat on the table .
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+8 Pearis Felix moved smoothly as ever , picking up a fruit knife from the table .
The blade caught the light and shimmered coldly , reflecting off his sharp , emotionless face .
He held the knife out toward one of the husbands .
The man froze in place , staring at it in horror , M Mr .
Brooker , what are you doing ? Felix gave a faint , cold smile that didnt reach his eyes .
You couldnt control your wife .
Thats why she had the nerve to attack someone in public .
So now Im giving you a chance to correct that .
The mans hand trembled as he took the knife .
His eyes flicked between Felixs icy stare and his wife who was breaking down completely , sobbing so hard she could barely breathe .
He felt like something was crawling under his skin , chewing him alive from the inside our He opened his mouth to speak , but his throat locked up tight , like a giant invisible hand was squeezing it shut .
His wife cried out , Dont do it ! Dont listen to him ! He looked at her saw the fear , the pain and for a second , his face twisted with helplessness .
He tried to put the knife down , but the moment Felixs cold gaze met him again , he flinched like hed touched a live wire .
Mr.
Brooker , please , he whispered , voice shaking Can we just… do something else ? I cant do this .
I really cant Felix stood like a mountain cold , silent , and completely unshakable .
Lauren stood quietly to the side , watching it all without the slightest trace of pity .
They had mocked her , hit her , dragged her down without a second thought Did they ever think the tables would turn like this ? Watching them squirm in fear now felt incredibly satisfying Send Gifts 270 2/2