Chapter 21
Only after Renzo’s figure vanished through the doors did Nyx finally breathe out a sigh of relief. She didn’t waste a single second before reaching down, grabbing Alex’s hand, and violently shoving it off her waist.
She turned to him with an icy gaze.
"Remind later to cut off that arm that touched ," she hissed. " And why exactly did you feel the need to push Renzo Kade that far?"
"Oh, no. Don’t you dare put this on ," Alex countered in a low frantic whisper. "why didn’t you f*cking tell that the guy I was playing fake boyfriend against was one of the young masters of the Kade family. Is that how you treat those who work for you? By putting them in huge trouble."
Nyx narrowed her eyes while stepping forward until she was directly in front of him.
"Watch your tone. I am more than capable of keeping my people safe, so don’t fret too much, I’ll keep you safe. After all..." Her fingers trailed up his jaws. " You’re still very important to ."
Alex looked at her suspiciously, not fully trusting her yet, but he sighed. As long as this wicked woman could ensure his protection, then he didn’t have anything to be scared of.
But in the anti he had to either find a new target fast or go back and complete what he started with Olivia, so that he could gain more desire points and desire energy.
Alex really hated the feeling of being powerless and depending on soone who was using him for her selfish benefits. So growing stronger and relying on himself was the best choice.
[Dude chill, I don’t know how many tis I’ve heard you say I wanna grow stronger, I wanna grow stronger blah blah blah]
[If I hear it one more ti, I swear I’m going to self-destruct out of pure boredom]
The familiar, high-pitched voice of the chibi rang in his head. Alex cut his gaze towards the floating entity, and replied with annoyance.
"Well excuse for trying to motivate myself."
[Look, you keep on saying that you want to grow stronger. If you really wanted to grow stronger, I’m sure that with your looks and the aura of seduction it would have been a piece of cake]
[Tell you what? Let’s put so stakes on the table. I’m already tired of waiting]
A holographic screen flickered into existence, visible only to Alex.
[NEW MISSION GENERATED]
• OBJECTIVE: Sleep With Nyx Within Twenty. Four Hours.
• REWARD: [SURPRISE PACKAGE]
• PUNISHNT: Spend Two Hours In Hell Realm
[NOTE: A Domain Filled With Dangerous Demonic Beasts. If You Die There You Die For Real]
’You bastard! Of all the won in this city, you chose that psychotic bitch who kills without a single thought. Are you trying to kill ?! Because it really feels like you hate .’
[Look you wanted to get stronger, now I’m giving you a chance to get stronger, so deal with it. Adios...]
The system vanished in a puff of sparkling blue smoke.
Alex wanted to pull his hair in frustration and scream at the empty spot where the chibi had been. But he cald down and sighed in resignation.
’This was going to be so hard.’ He thought to himself while staring at Nyx.
Suddenly a slow clap echoed from behind them.
"Well, well... I have to hand it to you, Nyx. That was a really good show... You just managed to offend soone from the Kade family, impressive." a deep voice drawled.
They both turned and spotted a slightly short, chubby middle-aged man with a head full of black hair and an amiable face that hid a wicked and devious heart, walking towards them. He was dressed in a luxurious black tux with a red tie and his hands tucked into his pocket. He gave Nyx a smile that didn’t quite reach his eyes.
Nyx’s face darkened instantly.
"Marcus Gordon. I’m surprised you’re showing your face. I heard your logistics firm hit a... Snag. I hope it wasn’t too much of a problem."
Marcus’s face twitched, but he quickly recovered. The annoyingly irritating smile on his face returned back as if nothing had happened.
"Haha... Rumors travel really fast in this city. But I’m touched that you’re so concerned about my business affairs."
"Concerned? Please don’t misunderstand. I was simply curious about how soone as capable as you managed to lose three contracts in the sa week."
That coback made Marcus’s smile stiffen for the second ti. Alex, who was standing beside Nyx, silently watched the exchange between the two powerhouses.
’Wow... These two really hate each other. I knew Nyx was good but I never expected that she was this good at shutting people up.’
Marcus, short of words, shifted his gaze towards Alex. His sharp eyes scanned him from head to toe like a butcher examining a piece of at.
"And this must be the brave young man... sorry your ’boyfriend’ who just humiliated the young master of the Kade family in front of half the city’s elites."
"Humiliated is a strong word. I prefer the term... Educating him."
Alex said nonchalantly while giving a shrug. Since he basically had Nyx backing there was no need to fear Marcus but he had to be cautious not to overstep his boundary.
Marcus gave a chuckle.
"Oh? And what exactly did you teach him?"
"That screaming in public is bad for your blood pressure." He replied lazily.
Nyx imdiately pressed her lips together, clearly trying not to react to his words. Marcus blinked, stunned by the sheer audacity of the young man standing in front of him, but he suddenly burst out into laughter.
"Hahaha...! Interesting, very interesting. You know young man, I am really amused by your courage. I don’t know whether to call you insane or brave for daring to offend soone that even I am wary of."
Nyx’s cold voice suddenly broke out.
"Marcus, if you ca here just to talk nonsense, then I suggest you leave. I’m not in the mood for any of your gas today."
Marcus clutched his chest in mock hurt.
"Such hostility! And I rely ca to congratulate you."
"Congratulate ?"
"Of course. It’s not every ti that soone tries to offend the Kade family. It takes real courage to do what you just did... Or incredible stupidity."
The atmosphere instantly grew colder. Alex could feel the tension so thick in the air between them. Nyx stepped slightly forward, her eyes turning dangerously sharp.
"Watch your mouth Marcus. I do not condone insults."
Marcus raised both hands innocently.
"Honestly what’s up with you and threats? Can’t you enjoy a little joke? That’s by the way. I hope it’s not your alleged boyfriend who is representing you in our little wager today?"
Nyx stepped forward,
"And what if he is?"
Marcus looked at her with an expression of pure disbelief.
"You can’t be serious? Him? Bwahahaha... In that case get prepared to fail. Ohh I can already taste the sweet sweet taste of victory."
"Big shot for a man standing alone." Nyx countered. "So where is your man, Marcus? Or did he realize who he was up against and chickened out?"
"Don’t flatter yourself woman," Marcus sneered, checking his diamond-encrusted watch. "He should be arriving... Right about now."
Imdiately, the entrance door slamd open, and a man who looked like he was in his thirties strode in, wearing a flamboyant red designer suit. He was accompanied by two curvaceous won who clung to his arm, with flirtatious smiles plastered all over their faces.
The room went silent as the newcor scanned the crowd with a bored, predatory grin.
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