Xylia flinched when the gunshot echoed through the penthouse.
The sound was so loud that her ears rang painfully.
For a brief moment, panic gripped her heart.
She immediately looked toward her father and grandfather, afraid that one of them had been shot. Both men were covering their ears, but neither appeared injured.
Relieved, she turned toward Aciel.
Her eyes widened.
He was grinning.
The gun was still raised in his hand.
Following the direction of the barrel, she finally looked at Ivan.
Blood trickled down the side of his face.
A deep cut marked his cheek.
His eyes were filled with fear and disbelief.
Meanwhile, Yelena Harlow screamed before collapsing unconscious onto the floor.
"A-Aciel!" Xylia called out.
Aciel turned toward her.
The look in his eyes made her freeze.
For the first time, she truly saw the ruthless side of the future Mafia Boss.
She bit her lip and remained silent.
"You're fucking insane!" Ivan shouted.
Aciel chuckled.
"Sorry."
