Chapter 218

The woman grabbed the man's hand, voice shaky. "Boss, can you let my family go for now?" He let out a chuckle. "Once it's done, I'll give you what you want." Her fingers were trembling. "But... what if I fail?" He tilted her chin up, the smile vanishing from his face. His eyes narrowed dangerously. "Nicole, you've never failed any mission I gave you. Why are you nervous now just because it's Tristan?" Nicole's eyes shimmered with unshed tears. "Boss, he's the King... Tristan!" He gripped her neck tightly. "And so what? Being King means he doesn't need women anymore? Megan's pregnant, can't even handle a man's needs. This is your perfect window. What are you so scared of?" Her face flushed red as tears streamed down her cheeks, slipping into her temples. He scoffed. "Look at you, all fragile and pitiful. What guy wouldn't fall for that? Even I hate seeing you cry." He let go, lighting a cigar. The low-lit room filled with smoke, the glow of the cigarette tip flickering in the haze. "Nic