Top Assassins Call Me The Lady Boss novel Chapter 79

Chapter 79: Ahmet would be damned

Chapter Seventy-Nine

Matilda’s breath hitched the moment Asli’s fingers ghosted over the spot where her gun hid. There was a silent but deadly shift in the air. Her eyes flicked to Cole— he had noticed too.

Before reason could catch up, Matilda pushed herself between them, her hands pressing firmly against Markus’s chest, and forcing him back. His laughter barely had time to die on his lips before Cole was at Asli’s side, his own hand hovering near his weapon and muscles stiff, waiting.

Matilda did not hear what Markus had whispered to Asli, but it didn’t matter. One wrong move, or one flicker of permission in Asli’s gaze, and Cole would not hesitate. And at this point, Asli might not hesitate to shoot either.

’Oh my goodness! This man is a walking ticking bomb. He is reckless, and unpredictable, always toeing the line between amusement and disaster. How did he always manage to set Asli off within seconds of being near her? How has nobody killed him yet?’ Matilda thought to herself.

But the real mystery wasn’t how easily he provoked her. It was how, despite everything, she hadn’t killed him yet.

"How many lives do you have?" Matilda asked, her eyes narrowing as she studied Markus, genuinely baffled by his survival skills.

He didn’t answer— just chuckled in a low, amused sound, as if the question itself was ridiculous. Or maybe even he did not know the answer.

Silence settled over the room as all eyes remained on Asli, tracking her every movement, waiting for the tension to either break or explode.

Then, Demir strolled in, effortlessly shifting the atmosphere with plates balanced in his hands. "I think I missed your food the most," he mused, his smile easy. "I remember how I used to run here just to eat."

Matilda arched a brow. "Are you sure?" she asked, her tone teasing as the room’s focus shifted to him and Ruth. "Someone might think you only came here for the food. Asli..." she trailed off, her eyes flicking back to their storm-brewing host.

"Yeah." Demir cut her off smoothly, his grin widening. "You were this little." He lowered his hand to about knee height, exaggerating for effect.

Matilda’s eyes narrowed. She didn’t like where this was going.

"Don’t," she warned, but it was too late.

He was paying her back, and from the smug look on his face, he was enjoying every second of it.

"You used to pee—"

"Brother Demir!" Matilda shrieked, her face flushing as she spun on her heels and bolted toward the kitchen.

Ruth burst into laughter, shaking her head as she watched her niece disappear. "You really had to do that, huh?" she chuckled, glancing at Demir, who only smirked, clearly pleased with himself.

"She is a big girl now," Asli defended and leaned back slightly so she could see if Matilda was hiding by the kitchen door, listening.

Demir nodded, his teasing smile fading as his expression softened. "I can see that," he said, his voice quieter now. A second passed before he asked, "How’s her mum doing?"

The shift in his tone was unmistakably gentler, and laced with something deeper. Concern, maybe even regret. Demir had helped take care of her when he was here but suddenly left.

"Georgia isn’t getting any better," Ruth admitted, her voice carrying her tiredness. "Asli is trying hard to get her a better specialist."

Demir exhaled slowly, nodding in understanding. His playful demeanor from earlier had completely faded now. "I see," he murmured, his gaze flickering toward Asli. He knew she’d move mountains if she had to for them.

"If you’ll excuse me, Boss," Cole said with a slight bow, his tone as formal as ever.

Asli gave a curt nod, granting silent permission. Without another word, he turned and disappeared through the door, his departure as quiet as he could ever be.

They all turned to Markus, their gazes expectant. Unlike Cole, he didn’t seem to have any intention of leaving.

Noticing the sudden attention, he scoffed, brows lifting as if the thought of leaving hadn’t even crossed his mind. "What?" he asked, feigning innocence as if he were just as surprised as they were.

"I get it that you used to run here to eat but I am not allowing you to eat all the snacks alone. Sharing is a blessing." He said while he picked up one of the plates.

"I believe it is caring but sure, that could work too," Ruth commented.

As they stood there, Asli let out a quiet sigh, barely noticing she had done it.

Ahmet hadn’t called yet.

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