Undeniably, Alpha Kilian had a sharp tongue.
His words were so ruthless that he could trample someone else’s dignity beneath his feet with merely a few words.
it was clear as day that Boss was at a disadvantage in that aspect.
Shooting daggers at him, Boss was so livid that veins popped up on his neck. A glimmer of murder flashed across his yellow eyes.
To him, Alpha Kilian ‘s existence was a constant reminder of his humiliation that night. I’m definitely going to settle this score with him, and with his life to boot!
A moment later, a sneer bloomed on his face. “All things aside, J, your tongue is truly impressive. But I wonder whether the same can be said of your capabilities.”
Still, Alpha Kilian appeared unfazed. “You’ll know after trying them out, no?”
Seeing that he was still acting high and mighty, Boss was utterly infuriated. He hissed through gritted
teeth, “Are you still ignorant about your situation and predicament? If you submit to me or say something nice right now, I might spare you!”
At that, Alpha Kilian gave a sudden bark of laughter. The look in his eyes as he gazed at the man brimmed with mockery. “Really? How are you going to spare me? Leave me an intact body?”
“That can be arranged!”
“Since you’ve already said as much, do you think I should still give you the money?” While saying that, Alpha Kilian lifted his eyes and looked straight at him. Similarly, his eyes glinted with hostility.
Boss eyed him. “Do you think you’ve still got a choice?”
“Am I truly without a choice when I’m already on the verge of death?” Alpha Kilian chuckled, his eyes teeming with scorn.
“Why, do you not want your woman anymore?” Boss asked all of a sudden.
“Yes, of course, I want her. But I can only want her on the condition that I’m alive. Say, how can I still do that if I’m dead?” Alpha Kilian countered.
At once, Boss was stumped. He narrowed his eyes at the man. He isn’t going by the book at all.
At his silence, Alpha Kilian regarded him derisively. “What’s the matter? Don’t tell me you thought that those heroes in TV shows saying they’d rather sacrifice themselves for the heroines are also true in real life?” he scoffed.
Nonetheless, Boss remained silent.
Once again, Alpha Kilian sneered, “I didn’t expect you to be such a sentimental person and believe all that. Indeed, I can’t rule out the possibility that someone like that exists. But do you think I’m such a person? I don’t mind forking out money since I’ve got loads of it. But if you want me to compensate you with my
life…” As he spoke, he shook his head. “You think too much!” “Really?” Boss pressed.
“What do you think?”
Finally, Boss snickered. “It looks like you’re just as cruel to the mother of your children!” When that came up, the smile hovering over Alpha Kilian ‘s lips abruptly froze.
Needless to say, Boss noticed that. He started guffawing. “Why, are you surprised that I know that? J, I really wish to know whether you’re truly as heartless as you claim!”
Putting his smile away, Alpha Kilian jerked his eyes up at him. “Say, you watched so many TV shows. How
could you be ignorant to the practice of wealthy families keeping the child while giving the mother up?”
As though narrating a story, he continued, “Since you’ve already investigated me, why didn’t you look into our divorce back then? At that time, I had no qualms about allowing her to leave even when she was pregnant. Do you think I’d really care? Let me put it this way-she claimed to have given birth to my children today, but someone else might appear and claim the same tomorrow. Am I supposed to give my life for them all?”
His words were unquestionably shameless. However, it also corresponded with human nature. Indeed, Boss doubted it for a brief second.
True enough, Nelly mentioned their divorce to me, but I still don’t believe that he’s really as apathetic as she said. How could he possibly have no feelings toward someone he didn’t mind paying a ransom with a fortune?
“So, you don’t have any feelings for her?” he questioned.
“That isn’t exactly true. She’s very beautiful and feisty, unique from the women I’ve seen in the past. As such, I like her quite a bit. And for that reason, I don’t mind spending a fortune in exchange for her,” Alpha Kilian drawled.
At that moment, he portrayed a scumbag perfectly.
Boss scrutinized him, finding it rather difficult to distinguish whether he was speaking the truth then. He glanced over his shoulder at the woman a near distance away. “Are you serious?”
Alpha Kilian arched an eyebrow, appearing to be a total rich jerk.
“Bear in mind that she’s listening,” Boss reminded. Tossing a look behind him, he signaled for his men to bring Nelly over.
When Alpha Kilian saw Nelly , his expression changed imperceptibly. Subsequently, he glared at the man and roared, “You’re simply despicable!”
Boss swept a gaze over him. “How so? Isn’t it nice to have her listen in?”
Alpha Kilian ‘s eyes narrowed a fraction. As he gazed at Nelly , a glimmer of apprehension flittered across his face.
Boss, on the other hand, turned to Nelly at the side, whose face was devoid of expression. “Did you hear it all?”
The second the gunshot rang out, Alpha Kilian dashed forward and pulled Nelly into his arms, shielding her from the bullet.
Bang!
A bullet penetrated his flesh.
The next moment, everyone else whipped out their guns and entered a standoff.
When Boss saw Alpha Kilian ‘s actions, a complicated look fleeted across his eyes. He had found the answer he had been looking for.
Meanwhile, Nelly raised her head and looked at the man behind her upon realizing something. The cold look on her face was totally gone now.
“Alpha Kilian …” she mumbled with dazed eyes.
Alpha Kilian met her gaze with an earnest look. “I didn’t mean what I said earlier. I swear,” he said hoarsely. Nelly could not bother to think about that. “Are you… Are you okay?” she asked, her voice trembling.
At the sight of her worried expression, Alpha Kilian felt relieved. “I’m fine as long as you’re not mad,” he responded with a smile.
Just as Nelly was about to say something, she felt something sticky on her hand. Upon looking down and seeing the blood staining her hand, she panicked. “Alpha Kilian , a-are you okay? Hang in there. I’ll take you to a doctor.”
Alpha Kilian smiled again when he saw her red-rimmed eyes. “Are you worried about me?”
“Can you stop this nonsense?” Nelly was so agitated that her voice cracked as she spoke. She tried to help him up, but Alpha Kilian grabbed her hand and stopped her.
“I’m fine.”
“But-”
Nelly was cut off by Boss’ furious roar. “Are you done?”
Nevertheless, Alpha Kilian glanced at Nelly first before getting up and turning to look at Boss. The latter was clearly incensed about being fooled.
“I didn’t expect you to have such great acting skills on top of your sharp tongue,” he said through gritted teeth. He simply wanted to test it out by firing that shot, but to his surprise, the outcome was something he hated to see the most.
Alpha Kilian stared at him and curled his lips up. “I can’t believe you got fooled by my terrible acting. Boss, your intelligence is worrisome.”
Provoked by his insulting words, Boss howled, “Alpha Kilian Morris !”
He looked hysterical.
Even so, Alpha Kilian was not afraid. He continued to look at Boss mockingly. “Alpha Kilian , I’m going to kill you.”
With that, Boss raised his gun and pulled the trigger twice in Alpha Kilian ‘s direction.
This time, Alpha Kilian seemed to be prepared as he hid behind the car while holding Nelly in his arms. Chaos ensued as the two sides engaged in a shoot-out.
Alpha Kilian also took out his gun and fired at Boss.
“Let’s retreat as we fight. We shouldn’t stay here for too long,” he told the man beside him. “Got it.”
Unfortunately, it seemed like the opposing party noticed their intentions. They closed in on Alpha Kilian ‘s group oppressively as if they were set on getting rid of everyone.
Just then, Alpha Kilian looked at Nelly and voiced, “Nelly , I’ll cover you. Get on that last car at the back. They’ll take you away first!”
Nelly only gazed at him calmly without showing any intention to leave. “Go!” Alpha Kilian yelled.
“We will go together.”
“Nelly !”
“Don’t try to persuade me. I won’t go!” Nelly uttered with determination.
Alpha Kilian knew that Nelly was a stubborn character. She believed she wasn’t the kind of woman who had to hide behind a man. She was someone he could move forward with, hand in hand.
At that thought, Alpha Kilian smiled. “All right. Stay with me, then.” Nelly nodded.
“Are you scared?”
“I am,” said Nelly , though there was no trace of fear on her face. “Me too.”
Alpha Kilian was afraid that they would not have enough time to spend with each other in the future. For the first time, he was afraid that time would run out.
Although Nelly stayed quiet, he could seemingly feel her response from the look in her eyes. Suddenly, a bullet landed beside their feet.
“Alpha Morris , we’re in a disadvantageous spot. If this goes on, we’ll be in danger. We have to leave now!” the man beside Alpha Kilian urged.
Alpha Kilian studied their surroundings before replying, “I’ll cover you while you drive.” “But-”
“Hurry.”
The man could only nod.
Instantly, Alpha Kilian started firing rapidly so the man could get in the car.
As if knowing they would do that, the opposing party started shooting in the car’s direction. Right when the man opened the car door, he got shot.
Their first attempt to get in the car ended in failure.
The man collapsed to the side and told Alpha Kilian , “This won’t do, Alpha Morris . I’ll cover for you instead. Whoever can leave should leave first!”
Alpha Kilian looked at him grimly and stated, “I’ve never left my men behind.”