Love at the Wrong Table Emmanuel Lowe Chapter 1024
Love at the Wrong Table
Chapter 1024
Ashton could tell he had no hostility toward her, so she swiftly reasoned, âIâve heard of your great reputation, and Iâve been eager to find an opportunity to spar with you, but not under these circumstances! If you make a move against me now, it would be an assault, a crime!â
Magnus knew Ashtonâs intentions and immediately threatened, âFelix, think about your granddaughter!â
Felix sighed softly once again.
âDonât move! If you do, Iâll shoot!â Ashtonâs voice rang out. âFelix, think it through. You are the only top fighter on Magnusâ side without a criminal record. If you surrender now and actively assist in our investigation, you can be guaranteed innocence!â
The situation had spiraled beyond Magnusâ calculations, stripping him of his usual grace. He issued a dark and cold admonition. âFelix, betray me now, and your granddaughter loses all prospects, maybe even her life!â
Ashton also refused to back down as she persisted, âFelix, you must believe that there is justice in this world! Cooperate with our investigation, and we, the police, will safeguard your family! But if you make the wrong choice, you will be seen as a criminal in your granddaughterâs eyes and become a stain on her life! Think it through!â
Felix grappled with his emotions, torn between Ashton and Magnus. He was in agonizing pain.
At this critical juncture, three more police officers approached with guns, surrounding him and Magnus in a semi-circle.
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âAlright, I surrender! Iâll help the police with the investigation!â
In the end, Felix raised his hands.
Even though Magnus felt a surge of anger, he didnât see it as a personal defeat or think his eloquence had been lost to Ashton. In his mind, he knew he had lost to the kindness residing within Felix. People who had never stained their hands with blood or committed crimes made it difficult for demons to corrupt their souls.
With a quick acceptance of his fate, Magnus smiled toward Ashton, who cautiously approached him. âAshton, youâve truly grown up. Youâre no longer that little girl Maxwell used to toy with.â
Ashton immediately bit her lip and shouted, âMr. Magnus, youâve let me down! I believed someone as brilliant as you would have better means to obtain the Heart of the Sun, not blatantly killing and smuggling!â She was clearly privy to some of the Zelinsky familyâs secrets.
Magnus adjusted his glasses, his smile softening. âBut this is the best way. It gets us the Sunâs Heart and avenges my Princess Claudette, right?â
Ashton found his smile less appealing than before, and her perception of him and Emmanuel had noticeably changed. When she first dealt with the Claudette incident, she firmly believed that Emmanuel was the murderer. However, her understanding of the truth gradually evolved through the course of events. Ashton no longer believed that Emmanuel was responsible for Claudetteâs death.
So, she brushed off Magnusâ words, opting for a gentle plea. âMr. Magnus, cut it out!â
âCut it out?â Magnus chuckled. âAshton, donât you understand my predicament? Giving up the Heart of the Sun is like giving up the heirâs position. I would become a discarded child treated worse than a dog. Iâll have no future, not even a glimmer of hope, and my lifeâs on the line!â
Of course, Ashton was aware of the stakes, so she sighed softly.
âAshton, donât you hate Maxwell very much?â Magnus unexpectedly appealed to her. âThen, you should help me seize the Heart of the Sun! Once I become the heir, Iâll help you wallop him hard, making him wish he were dead!â
A flicker of emotion crossed Ashtonâs face. Her disdain for Maxwell Zelinsky was profound, and the mere thought of him triggered her nightmares. She wanted to see that sc*mbag get what he deserved, but sadly, she couldnât!
âMiss Ashton, please donât make a mistake!â Right then, a colleague couldnât help but remind her. Ashton then snapped out of her daydream, only to be met with the chilling sound of gunfire in the next instant.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Magnus fired three shots, each hitting all her colleaguesâ vital spots with deadly precision, killing them instantly!
âYou b*stard-â Ashton immediately pointed her gun at his head.
However, before she could squeeze the trigger, Magnus intercepted with a swift slap, knocking the gun out of her grasp.
A sense of shock enveloped Ashton. Despite knowing the Zelinsky family was a martial arts clan,
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âAshton, donât you hate Maxwell very much?â Magnus unexpectedly appealed to her. âThen, you should help me seize the Heart of the Sun! Once I become the heir, Iâll help you wallop him hard, making him wish he were dead!â
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A flicker of emotion crossed Ashtonâs face. Her disdain for Maxwell Zelinsky was profound, and the mere thought of him triggered her nightmares. She wanted to see that sc*mbag get what he deserved, but sadly, she couldnât!
âMiss Ashton, please donât make a mistake!â Right then, a colleague couldnât help but remind her. Ashton then snapped out of her daydream, only to be met with the chilling sound of gunfire in the next instant.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Magnus fired three shots, each hitting all her colleaguesâ vital spots with deadly precision, killing them instantly!
âYou b*stard-â Ashton immediately pointed her gun at his head.
However, before she could squeeze the trigger, Magnus intercepted with a swift slap, knocking the gun out of her grasp.
A sense of shock enveloped Ashton. Despite knowing the Zelinsky family was a martial arts clan, Magnusâ refined appearance and demeanor led her to perceive him as a weak scholar, much like others. Although having her gun knocked away was due to her lapse in attention, this manâs martial arts skills might not be inferior to hers!
âAshton, I beg you. Can you help me?â Magnus unexpectedly bowed and pleaded with her sincerely.
Even Felix, who had just been handcuffed on the side, couldnât help but be amazed. What kind of demon was Magnus? He killed without blinking, yet how did he maintain such a sincere and transparent gaze?
Ashton, too, grappled with a deep-seated fear.
Two diverging paths now stood before her psyche. Still, she staunchly rejected Magnus, saying with unwavering resolve, âMagnus, give up! Even if you were to end me, I would never forsake the principles that define my humanity. I will always stand on the side of justice!â
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âRidiculous!â Magnus sneered at Ashtonâs words, retorting earnestly, âDonât righteousness in this world? Your thoughts are too naïve and childish. No wonder Maxwell could
know power you know manipulate you!â
The words struck a chord within Ashton, making her tremble uncontrollably.
Magnus extended his arms, his smile once again gentle, as he uttered, âAshton, come! Join me, and Iâll help you seek revenge. Iâll make Maxwell kneel before you in repentance. I will also grant you more- everything your heart desires!â