Charlotte’s eyes turned icy. “You’re the one with a death wish.”
Sensing the tension on Thomas’s face, Scott instinctively stepped front of her, shielding her with his body.
But Charlotte brushed his arm aside. “Step aside. I want to see exactly how he plans to die today.”
She walked forward and gave Thomas a cold, taunting smile. “What’s wrong? Eager to get thrown in jail again?”
“F*** your” Thomas barked and lunged at her.
Charlotte quickly dodged the attack and was just about to fight back when a foot came out of nowhere and slammed into Thomas’s stomach, sending him flying across the deck.
The crowd gasped.
People–especially those from Sterling City–stared in disbelief, many with their hands covering their mouths.
Who would dare kick Thomas in front of so many people?
All eyes turned toward the man who had just stepped in.
And then everything fell silent.
He was striking.
Tall and lean, with sharp features and piercing eyes, he radiated a cold, commanding presence. The air around him seemed to chill. There was something dangerous in the way he stood, like a predator sizing up its prey.
Someone in the crowd finally broke the silence.
“Wait… isn’t that the heir to the Jasper family? And the woman with him–isn’t she the Riley family’s daughter? What’s going
on?”
That single sentence ignited the crowd.
“No way. Are you serious? That guy in the black shirt–that’s Sean Jasper? The heir to Jasper Corporation?”
“It is! He’s the only successor to the Jasper family. And the stunning woman beside him? That’s Charlotte Riley–heiress of the Riley family. They were engaged, remember?”
“No wonder he’s so good–looking. Wow… the rumors didn’t even come close.”
“So Thomas actually tried to hit her? The Riley family heiress? He’s done for. The Rileys are the richest family in Jersey City, and she used to be engaged to the Jasper heir. Of all the people he could have messed with, he chose the worst.”
“He had it coming. Guys like him think they’re untouchable until they finally pick the wrong target. He was the one talking about death wishes, but he just signed his own.”
“I’ve hated Thomas for ages. Thank God the Jasper heir finally put him in his place.”
“Right? I was seriously worried for that girl just now, but turns out she’s Riley royalty. Now it’s Thomas who should be scared.”
“And that Carmen chick? She tried to shame her for wearing knockoffs, but I knew something was off. That woman doesn’t look cheap at all. She carries herself like the real deal.”
“Exactly. That kind of elegance can’t be faked. Carmen, though? Please. She’s clinging to Thomas with a face full of fillers and acting like she belongs.”
“You don’t like her either? Same here. This is so satisfying. It finally feels like karma caught up to them.”
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Chapter 472
+25 BONUS
Meanwhile, Thomas was still trying to stand. His face had gone pale, and he clutched his stomach, swearing under his breath.
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