Badass in Disguise (Shadow) novel Chapter 270

Badass in Disguise

Chapter 270

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Jade stood silently near the hack of Jensen’s living room, watching the confrontation unfold with detached Interest. The tension in the air. was palpable as Loki–tall, lean, and unnervingly composed–faced Chris Jensen with four Scorpio family members flanking him like stone sentinels.

“Only give my sister back, and we’ll consider our grievances settled,” Loki sald, his voice smooth as silk despite the dangerous undertones. “You burned our auction house, killed many of our people–but I won’t dwell on who lost more. Just let me take my sister home.”

Chris leaned against the wall, arms crossed over his chest, looking almost bored. if the injuries were trivial inconveniences.

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still bandaged, but he carried himself as

*Your sister tortured me for days,” he replied with a cold smile. “The fact that she’s still breathing shows remarkable restraint on my part. You think you can just walk in and take her? Life doesn’t work that way.”

Jade studied Loki’s face for any

ty reaction. His expression remained unchanged, but she caught the brief tightening of his jaw–the only sign that Chris’s words had any effect.

“Then take me instead,” Loki offered, spreading his hands. “Keep me as your prisoner. Just spare my sister’s life and let her go. If I return without her, I’m dead anyway.”

Chris raised an eyebrow, clearly intrigued by the offer. “And why would I want you?”

“Liana didn’t intend to harm you,” Loki explained, his voice softening. “She’s young, impulsive. When she captured you, her father immediately ordered her to release you. He never wanted conflict with the Jensen family. The pursuit afterward–that was Kane’s doing, Liana’s uncle. She never handed you over to him, which suggests she didn’t want you dead.”

The conversation paused as heavy footsteps approached from the hallway. Chris straightened slightly, his eyes moving past Loki to the doorway.

“Sir, Mr. Maddox Jensen has returned,” a security

y guard d announced.

“Bring Liana,” Chris ordered, not taking his eyes off Loki,

The atmosphere shifted as Maddox Jensen entered the room–tall, silver–haired, with the cold authority that comes from decades of wielding power. Eleanor slipped in behind Jade, her eyes wide as she took in the scene.

Two guards brought Liana in. Her face was pale, with dark circles under her eyes, but her posture remained defiant. When she saw Chris, her eyes flashed with hatred. Strangely, she showed no excitement or gratitude at Loki’s presence, despite him coming to rescue her.

“Father,” Chris began, “the Scorpio family has come to-

“I heard,” Maddox cut him off, his gaze sweeping over the visitors. “Since they’ve come all this way, it would be rude to let them leave empty–handed.” His smile didn’t reach his eyes. “In fact, why not ensure they all stay?”

Loki tensed visibly.

“Mr. Jensen,” he started, voice still controlled, “we came in peace-‘

“Loki,” Jade interrupted, stepping forward. All eyes turned to her. “Nice to see you again.”

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Chapter 270

A flicker of recognition crossed his face, followed by a carefully crafted smile. “Miss Morgan. What a pleasant surprise.”

“You killed Marcus, didn’t you?” she sold casually.

The room went utterly silent. Every person present stared at takl, whose expression remained puzzlingly calm.

“I don’t understand what you mean, he replied, looking g

genuinely confused. “Marcus was my cousin.”

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“What are you afraid of?” Jade pressed, enjoying the spectacle. “Kill Liana, and no one in the Scorpio family would ever know, right?”

Eleanor’s heart rate spiked beside her.

Loki’s face hardened. “Miss Morgan, we may have our differences, but I helped you in Spain. Is this how you repay me? By trying to get me killed?”

Before Jade could respond, Maddox spoke up. ‘Enough chatter. Since you’re here, none of you are leaving.”

Chris glanced at

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