Chapter 379
Xander was fuming. The moment he found out that Bernie had his eyes on Stella and was even thinking of playing around with her, anger surged through him. He was already frustrated from not getting what he wanted, and now this was the last straw.
Without a second thought, Xander launched a swift kick right to Bernie’s most sensitive area.
Bernie let out a pained groan. His face twisted in agony as he crumpled to the ground, clutching himself.
Everyone around winced in sympathy at the sight.
“Mr. Schultz, calm down, calm down,” Bernie stammered through the pain, trying to reason with Xander.
But Xander wasn’t having any of it. He kicked Bernie again, targeting his stomach, legs, and other vulnerable spots. With each hit, he snarled, “You like playing games, huh? I’ll make sure you never play again for the rest of your life.”
Bernie groaned, “Please, I didn’t know she was your fiancée. If I’d known, I wouldn’t have dared, not even with a hundred guts,” he pleaded, desperately trying to defend himself.
Meanwhile, Shawn had been pushed off the operating table and now lay on a bed, still pale. And Xander had lost two of his best men to Ronald. The loss only fueled his fury, and he kicked Bernie even harder. Bernie was drenched in sweat from the pain.
Just as Xander was about to deliver the final blow, Shawn, who had been silent all this time, finally spoke up.
“He’s still that guy’s brother.”
Even though Bernie and Bert didn’t get along, if anything happened to Bernie, Bert wouldn’t just stand by and do nothing.
But Xander’s rage had already reached its peak, and he landed a final, devastating kick that left Bernie screaming like a banshee.
Shawn sighed. Well, at least now this pervert wouldn’t be able to harm any more women. Trying to mess with Stella, the fiery girl who was Xander’s world, was a fool’s errand.
And that wasn’t the end of it. Xander had his men rough Bernie up some more before handing him back to his brother.
Shawn watched Xander, still unable to cool his anger. He couldn’t help but ask, “Be honest with me, are you serious about the little princess?”
He recalled how Xander had sneaked into Portis City to whisk her away before. This time, there had been no need for a kidnapping; that would only complicate things. The issues between him and Ronald would have to be resolved eventually, but Shawn thought it might be simpler without Stella in the mix.
“I’ve noticed you’re always after something from Ronald, but you never really seem interested in the actual goods,” Shawn remarked.
Despite being chased around the world by Ronald for the past few years, Xander had always kept tabs on him. When he caught wind of Ronald finding Stella, Xander couldn’t help but rush to Portis City.
This time was no exception.
Xander lit a cigarette, took a drag, and remained silent.
Shawn pressed on, “You know Stella’s with Ronald, right?”
Xander paused, the cigarette between his fingers momentarily forgotten.
Seeing his silence, Shawn knew Xander understood the situation perfectly well.
“Yet you still can’t let go?” Shawn prodded.
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Xander took another drag, a cold laugh escaping his lips. “Heh…”
He left the rest unsaid.
Shawn sighed. “You know it’s pointless, right? That girl’s always been on Ronald’s side.”
“Let’s be honest, they’re mutual in their feelings,” Shawn continued, only to be cut off by Xander’s icy voice.
“They’re mutual?”
Shawn winced. “Aren’t they?”
“Ronald’s just a damn scoundrel,” Xander spat.
Shawn was at a loss. Trying to reason with someone so consumed by obsession was like trying to move a mountain.
Deciding it was better to steer the conversation elsewhere, Shawn changed the subject.
“So, what’s the plan now?” Shawn asked, fully aware they had been outsmarted by Ronald once again.
“And seriously, I’m begging you, don’t mess with that firecracker when Ronald’s around.”
Not to mention Stella’s sharp tongue… Shawn nearly ended up crippled this time. In his mind, it was best not to tempt fate.
