The Enticing CEO's Chosen Bride novel Chapter 1661

"No one can resist the allure of a place that instills fear and dread, a place from which people run. I happen to be the ruler of such a place. Everyone's fate here, whether they live or die, hinges on my mood."

He turned his head, gazing at Chloe's calm and collected face. His fingers gently stroked her smooth jawline. His eyes were intense, and his voice was low. "Scared?"

Chloe held his gaze. Her lips parted into a soft smirk. "So, you're really a gangster."

Controlling the lives of everyone here was exactly what a gangster does.

Damon raised his eyebrows. A low chuckle escaped his lips as he leaned in, his forehead resting against Chloe’s. “Right. So you’re the girlfriend of a gangster now.”

Chloe smirked, “Well, I happen to be tough.”d2

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At around three in the morning, a commotion at the gate attracted the attention of the steel mill. Despite the distance, the sound piercing the silence of the night was hard to ignore.

Yasmine, seated in her wheelchair, stirred from her rest at the sound. She slowly opened her eyes, listening attentively to the distant clamor. Her expression was calm, as if she were listening to a beautiful piece of music.

The gate was soon opened, and the sound of metal scraping against metal echoed through the area. Wendy walked in hurriedly, a look of panic etched on her face. When she spotted Yasmine in the center of the room, her anxiety faded. She approached Yasmine with a smile playing on her lips. "Did you hear that?"

Yasmine rubbed her temples. "It's quite noisy outside."

Wendy chuckled. "Indeed. Don't you want to know who's causing all that noise?"

Yasmine remained silent.

Unperturbed, Wendy continued, "Mother knows best, I guess. I knew she’d come looking. I just didn't think she’d be so quick. Pity, I thought I could get some sleep tonight."

Yasmine slowly looked up at Wendy, with a hint of irony in her eyes. "I suggest you get some sleep. You might not have the chance later."

Wendy paused for a moment before bursting into laughter. "Are you suggesting your daughter is going to kill me? That's hilarious."

She laughed heartily, shaking her head at Yasmine. "Admittedly, your daughter is clever. But no matter how ruthless she is, I doubt she has the guts to kill. She’s well-respected internationally, and her pride would prevent her from stooping to my level and risking her reputation. Moreover, it was me... I intentionally lured her here. Did I lure her here just to kill me? What a joke! If she dares to show up here, she’ll be the one to die! Both of you must die! Your existence is an eyesore. You both must die!!”

Wendy's expression was twisted, her madness evident.

Yasmine remained stoic. She watched as Wendy ranted and raved before her.

"Chloe is nothing but a weakling masquerading as a tough guy. Does she dare to take my life?"