Chapter 969
Before Milton could speak, Arthur’s voice cut through the air. “Start stirring up trouble for Blaze Wildfire at once. Keep Blaze Wraith so busy that he has no energy to fixate on Elliana. And if the opportunity presents itself, eliminate Blaze Wildfire for good.”
For years, the Campbell family had infiltrated Delta and amassed considerable influence, yet they had always maintained a delicate “live and let live” policy with Blaze Wildfire. Even when their interests overlapped, they remained cordial, carefully avoiding conflict.
The rule of survival in Delta was clear. The weak clashed with the weak, the strong preyed on them, but strength respected strength. No one was foolish enough to invite destruction on both sides. Chapters first released on find?novel.net
But now, Arthur was ready to shatter that balance. What once seemed reckless and costly was now worth it—for his daughter, he would ignite a war. Milton, ever the protective older brother, was in complete agreement with Arthur’s decision. Confronting Blaze Wildfire would cost their family dearly, but his sister’s enemy was the Campbell family’s enemy. He considered it his duty to eliminate any threat to her.
“Don’t worry, Dad. Leave it to me,” Milton said firmly.
Meanwhile, Cole knew nothing of Arthur’s grand plans against him. His world had narrowed to the woman in his arms. He clung to Lilah with pride, making his claim before everyone present. Normally reserved, he rarely showed his emotions in public. But today, he kissed her without restraint, throwing image and caution to the wind. For him, there was only her.
Elliana eventually nudged him away, her voice playful as she whispered, “Alright, that’s enough. You’ve made your point. I think the whole world knows I’m your girlfriend now.”
Cole froze, caught off guard by how easily she had seen through him. Embarrassment pricked at his skin, but his sunglasses masked the worst of it. As long as he kept his cool…
…demeanor, no one would notice Cole’s awkwardness. Recovering quickly, he spun Lilah around and turned to face Quentin, his voice cold as steel. “Did you get a good look?”
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Quentin’s smile faltered, awkward and stiff. First, Cole had ripped Elliana from his side. Then, Cole had kissed her with the whole world watching. Now, Cole posed this question in front of everyone, deepening his embarrassment. But Quentin could do nothing. Cole’s power was far beyond his own. All he could do was hold that strained smile.
Cole let out a sharp, humorless laugh. “Mr. Hudson, stay in your lane. Don’t chase those you shouldn’t covet. If you ever cross me, I’ll erase the Hudson family from the map.”
It was a blatant threat, a raw display of power that left Quentin stripped of all dignity. Yet, Quentin didn’t dare utter a word of protest. He forced a smile and replied, “Mr. Evans, you’ve got the wrong idea. Lilah and I go way back. We’re just old friends, nothing more.”
Old friends? The phrase scraped against Cole like broken glass. He despised the thought of any man knowing Lilah before him. Even a stray glance from another man made him bristle. Quentin’s words only deepened his anger.
Cole’s voice hardened with a possessive edge. “As of today, keep a polite distance—at least ten meters—from my girlfriend when you cross her again. Got it?”
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