Chapter 179

The old man spread his hands, saying, "Didn't you get wealth anyway? You're rich beyond measure. So what if there's pain in the process? You've got money, power, status—you could have any woman you want." Karl suddenly yanked him forward by the collar, glaring at him. "I could let everything else slide, but this—this crosses the line. You wanted her dead! To be precise, you got her killed in her past life, and now you're planning to hurt her again. I won't let that happen." "You're going to kill me over a woman?" the old man sneered. Karl's other hand clamped around his throat. "No, I won't kill you. I'll make you wish you were dead—I'll turn you into a living corpse." "You wouldn't dare!" "It's not about daring—it's about whether I want to." The old man coughed harshly. "You go this far, the man behind me won't let you off the hook." Karl abruptly released his grip, smirking. "So there really is someone behind you. Not that surprising, honestly. I mean, look at you—how could trash lik