chapter 187

"I just wanted to drive that man away. I didn't know it would scare her," his gaze dimmed as he felt guilty. "But I didn't like it that you pointed it out to me. That irritated me because I was supposed to understand her the most, not you. I was angry at you. But I am angry at myself too for being incompetent."Mark had no words to say. He had not expected in his dreams that Eric could be so honest. A man may admit to himself, but he wouldn't accept it so easily in front of the one who makes him jealous. It required a lot of guts because you were basically singing the praises of your rival while it crushed your own heart.Eric continued in his stoic way of expressing things, "I tried to show Lucy that I am better than you. I can cook. You cannot. I am an organized man and you are not. You have the bad habit of smoking. I don't. I am rich and will give her lots of money for her entire life. You cannot. Judging on looks too, I am more handsome. Based on all the above qualities, I am better than you in every aspect. I am the only choice Lucy has for choosing her man.""..."Mo Huojin was speechless.What the hell...Just who is this man?Then there was finally a crack in his robotic expression as a hint of pain flashed through his eyes. He felt an ache in his chest as he said, "But even then...Even then Lucy went to meet you today. Even then she chose you over me. Even after showing all my good sides, she headed out to see you again. When I asked, she said that the reason she goes to meet you has got nothing to do with me."Mark kept quiet.Is it something related to why she seemed so down today?Eric faced him as the threat lurking beneath his calm gaze became evident. "Why am I not supposed to know? She is my woman. But every time, it is you who she wants to meet. Today…"He clenched his fist and banged it hard on the wall. The pressure rose so much that the four men found it difficult to breathe.Ah, Boss is angry!"Today, she said to me that I should leave. She wants to leave my side. It's because of you. If not for you, then nothing would have changed between us and now there is no patience left in me anymore. You are affecting her too much. I don't like it. I cannot allow that. I don't want anyone to take my place in her life. I don't want her to leave me. That is only possible if she doesn't meet you anymore."Eric dangerously squinted his gaze. "That is why I brought you here."Mark understood it as clear as day. Eric wasn't just jealous. He was hell jealous! His jealousy was off the charts. He didn't just express how jealous he was but also how possessive he was for Lucy.Although, he knew that Eric was misunderstanding their relationship. They only met because of Luca's investigation. But he couldn't reveal it to him because he still had his suspicions about Eric's identity as the Mafia King."Don't contact Lucy anymore."Mark smiled. "I am afraid I cannot do that, CEO Willson. I understand your feelings and thank you for being so honest. But it is still something that you don't have any right to decide. Does this mean that you won't ever allow her to have any male friends?""As long as they don't threaten my position in her life. You do."