Chapter 227 Wanting to Mess with Catherine Is a Fool's Dream
The Howard Group.
Alexander, rocking a sharp black suit, looked icy and stern, arms crossed as he faced the pushy middle-aged guy across from him.
He took off his gold-rimmed glasses and wiped them slowly. "The terms you're throwing out are just nuts. Makes me think you got hammered last night. If you're losing it, I can help you get some help."
Santino Howard's face contorted with emotion. "Alexander, the group isn't just yours. I'm just asking for some shares. It's not too much."
Alexander held 70% of the Howard Group's shares, with Felix holding most of the rest, leaving crumbs for everyone else.
What Santino wanted now was Felix's shares.
Alexander sneered, "No way!"
Santino slammed the table, his chubby body shaking! After a moment, he sneered back, "Alexander, you're feeling all high and mighty now, but I wonder if your girlfriend feels the same!"
Alexander's brow furrowed instantly! "What do you mean by that?"
Seeing Alexander's reaction, Santino knew he hit the mark, thinking Alexander was just a kid who couldn't keep his cool!
"Alexander, let me give you a lesson. To be a real leader, you can't have weak spots. I'm doing you a favor by pointing this out, so you should thank me!" Santino's expression turned weird. "It's your fault for flaunting Ms. Windsor at the auction, otherwise, I wouldn't have known your weak spot."
Santino wanted to say more, but a sharp pain shot through his leg! He looked at the gun pointed at him and his bleeding leg, meeting Alexander's eyes filled with deadly intent, and he was terrified!
Alexander gritted his teeth. "Santino, if anything happens to Catherine, I'll wipe out your whole family!"
Santino was filled with indescribable fear. He suddenly realized that Alexander hadn't acted against him before not because he didn't dare! Alexander's methods were far scarier than he and Ezekiel had imagined!
Leaving Santino's trembling body behind, Alexander stormed out. He reached the parking lot in no time, jumped in his car, and sped off.
He made several calls, but Catherine didn't answer.
Even though he knew someone should be with Catherine and nothing major would happen, Alexander's heart still raced!
Scenes from his childhood flashed before his eyes; he relived that moment again!
Alexander's palms were sweaty, veins bulging as he gripped the steering wheel.
The car sped along, tires screeching and sparking as it stopped in front of the antique shop.
Uranus was whistling while cleaning bloodstains off the steps with a high-pressure water gun.
As Alexander's car stopped at the shop's entrance, his murderous aura made Uranus shiver.
'Is Nightfall here to seek revenge on Catherine? Or has he finally discovered that Catherine is a fraud?' Uranus wondered.
As a good subordinate, Uranus stammered, "Mr. Howard! Catherine isn't here."
Alexander's gaze drifted past Uranus and settled inside the shop.
A wicker chair swayed gently in the sunlight, creating a cozy scene. A slender hand was softly petting a cat in her lap.
Catherine turned slightly, yawning, her eyes dreamy and misty. "Alexander? What are you doing here?"
Alexander stood still, staring at Catherine for a moment, as if making sure the scene before him was real. Then he strode forward, dropping to one knee before the wicker chair. The fat cat on Catherine's lap jumped away at the smell of blood on him. "Are you okay?"
"Me? I've just been here sunbathing, what could possibly happen?"
Alexander let out a sigh of relief. The joy of finding her safe filled his heart. He held Catherine's hand to his forehead. "As long as you're okay, I thought..."
Catherine was a bit surprised.
Alexander, ever high and mighty, had been at the top since childhood. As her opponent, he was cold and ruthless. It was rare to see him in moments of unease.
Sensing the reason for Alexander's unease, Catherine spoke softly, almost unconsciously, "I'm fine, and the people who came have been dealt with."
Alexander nodded, his tone filled with affection. "I'm sorry. It was the Howard Family."
"No need to apologize; it's not your fault." Catherine added, "Some of the Howard Family's business has already infringed on the Galactic Aurora Collective's interests, so I would have dealt with them sooner or later."
Understanding her implication, Alexander still didn't feel at ease but thought if those people weren't dealt with, they would definitely come after Catherine again!
Seeing this, Uranus patted his chest in relief; Nightfall wasn't here for revenge, and Uranus had feared Catherine was with another man.
Uranus brought a chair for Alexander, placing it next to Catherine's wicker chair. "Mr. Howard, please. By the way, there were two groups, thirty-five people in total, all taken care of. The mastermind hasn't been dealt with yet."
Alexander sat beside Catherine, his voice cold. "I'll take their lives myself."
Uranus smiled. "Good to hear. Catherine hasn't suffered such unwarranted disaster before."
"I understand!" Alexander said.
'There are many who want to kill Catherine, but few who treat her like a defenseless woman,' Uranus thought excitedly, 'They have no idea how incredible Catherine is!'
Catherine handed Alexander a handkerchief, then decided to wipe his face herself. She explained softly, "There's blood on your face, like spatter. Where's it from?"
"Maybe from the thigh. I forgot. I should have aimed for the heart."
Hearing the frustration in Alexander's voice, Catherine couldn't help but smirk, "There's always next time."
"Alright, I'll listen to you."
The scene was warm and harmonious.
Emilia pretended not to see anything. Suddenly, she felt a bit out of place here.
Sitting in front of the screen waiting for good news, Ezekiel sprang up from his chair! "What did you say? All the people we sent were killed? Did Alexander anticipate this? It's impossible! Santino was injured by Alexander? How dare he!"
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