Chapter 181

Lucius' tone was even. "Why don't you tell me what you really want?" "Your life, in exchange for my father's," Leander said. A faint, cold smile tugged at Lucius' lips. "Your father's life should be paid back to your grandfather." Leander's face darkened. "So, there's no room to talk?" Lucius' eyes gleamed. "Which of my actions ever made you think there is?" Mira watched, captivated once again by how utterly composed he remained, unshaken no matter the danger. People said Lucius held his position in Windmere because of the mysterious figure known as REX backing him from the shadows. But the truth was simpler and more frightening—Lucius needed no one. His power alone was enough to keep him at the top and to hold the White family's leadership for as long as he had. His quiet arrogance pushed Leander over the edge. With a sharp gesture to his men, he shouted, "Do it!" But just as his followers moved, a blaring chorus of car horns shattered the moment. Everyone turned. Dozens of