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    hapter 402


    Seeing Richard kneeling on the ground with a fawning expression, Jared almost lost his mind.


    “Dad, why are you kneeling to this bitch? If word gets out, It’ll be a disgrace to the Scott family!”


    “Shut up!” Richard roared, cutting him off. He grabbed Jared and forced him to kneel as well.


    “Kneel before Master Xev.”


    Master Xev? Everyone gasped in shock upon hearing the name.


    The young woman turned out to be the infamous Master Xev, the ruler of the underworld feared by


    both the righteous and the corrupt alike.


    “Weren’t you all just happily cing bets?” Yvette’s enchanting fox–like eyes glimmered as she


    lazily nced around, exuding an overwhelming aura of intimidation!


    “If I remember correctly, you were betting on how many punches it would take to kill me. Sorry to


    disappoint.”


    As they recalled their earlier words, their faces turned deathly pale, and they began to plead for


    mercy.


    “Master Xev, please forgive us.”


    Yvette’s gaze grew colder as she delivered a fierce kick to Richard, who was still kneeling. The


    terrifying air around her intensified.


    “I handed you the power to rule the underworld, and this is how you manage it?”


    When Yvette was 15, she had been urgently called back to the Dark Organization. She had no time


    to manage both groups, so she had entrusted the underworld to Richard.


    Since then, Yvette had devoted all her energy to medicine and chip development,pletely


    forgetting about this. Even if she had remembered, she wouldn’t have had time to manage it.


    Richard nearly cked out from the force of the kick, but he gritted his teeth and begged, “Master


    Xev please calm down.”


    Yvette looked at him icily. “What did I tell you when I left?”


    Richard’s fear deepened as he stammered, “Y–You said that even in the dark underworld, there


    should be no senseless killing.”


    Yvette let out a cold, bitingugh. “You remember that, yet you’ve turned this ce into a hell where


    the rich satisfy their twisted desires.”


    Richard’s body trembled as he dropped to his knees, bowing repeatedly. “Master Xev, I’m sorry.”


    Collin, who had rushed over with Wilson, stood dumbfounded by the scene unfolding before him.


    “Wow! Richard is quivering like a terrified child in front of Yvette.”


    Everyone knew that since Richard had been tasked to rule the underworld by Master Xev, he had


    grown arrogant and domineering. He feared no one except the Quinn and Murray families.


    Wilson rushed to the underground boxing ring as soon as he learned that Yvette was there, fearing


    she might be in danger. But now that Richard was on his knees before Yvette, who would darey a


    finger on her?


    Wilson nced at Yvette’s mesmerizing eyes and decided to approach her. He was unable to hide


    the


    concern etched in his eyes.


    Yvette noticed Wilson and Collinin


    hapter 402


    settle our scoreter. For now, keep your mouths shut, and don’t reveal my identity in front of


    them.”


    “Of course! Master Xev, I swear, I won’t say a word.” Richard nodded frantically,


    By the time he finished speaking, Wilson had already reached Yvette. The sight of blood on her


    hands made his already striking features darken with an ominous fury.


    “Don’t worry. It’s not my blood,” Yvette quickly assured him.


    Wilson’s expression softened slightly at her words, and he pulled out a handkerchief, carefully


    wiping her hands clean.


    Yvette felt a warm flutter in her chest, but her thoughts were still on Madison, who was unconscious.


    Noticing her concern, Wilson turned to Samuel and ordered, “Take her to the car and get her to the


    hospital.”


    “Yes, Mr. Quinn,” Samuel responded respectfully


    Seeing this, Richard’s face twisted in confusion. “Why is Mr. Quinn being so gentle with her?”


    Collin said eagerly, “Let me fill you in–she’s Collin’s fiancée.”


    The moment those words registered, Richard’s legs weakened and he could barely keep himself


    upright.


    Still, Collin wasn’t finished. With a mischievous grin, he added, “Oh, and by the way, she’s also


    Jacob’s precious sister.”


    Richard’s knees buckled and he nearly fainted. He was utterly doomed.


    Master Xev had many other identities, and Richard couldn’t afford to offend any of them.


    A quick 15 minutester, the car came to a smooth stop at the hospital.


    Wilson, fully aware of how worried Yvette was about Madison, had already taken care of everything.


    As soon as they arrived, Madison was rushed into the emergency room.


    Thankfully, Yvette had arrived just in time; Madison’s injuries were only superficial, with no threat to


    her


    life.


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    “Jacob.” The call connected immediately when Yvette dialed for Jacob.


    “Yvie, what’s the matter? Why are you calling me?” he asked in surprise. This was the first time his


    precious sister had ever called him.


    Yvette didn’t bother with small talk. “Jacob, I want you to withdraw your investment in the Robertson


    family.”


    She had just confirmed that the Murray family was the Robertson family’srgest investor. If they


    pulled out, the Roberstons would be in immediate financial trouble.


    Without any hesitation or questions, Jacob agreed. “Alright, Yvie. I’ll take care of it right away.”


    Yvette’s lips curved into a slight smile. “Thank you, Jacob.”


    On the other end of the line, Jacob replied gleefully, “There’s no need to thank me.”


    Madison, who had been lying in the hospital bed, had woken up at some point. After seeing that


    Yvette’s phone conversation had ended, she softly called out, “Yvie…”


    Noticing Madison’s weak state, the coldness in Yvette’s eyes deepened. She had already pieced


    everything together. Most of Madison’s injuries were inflicted by Alice, who then had her thrown into


    the underground boxing ring.


    “Don’t worry. I’ll make sure they pay for what they did. Pulling out the investment is just the start.


    Focus on recovering. Once you’re better, I’ll let you take your revenge,” Yvette said gently.


    Tears welled up in Madison’s eyes as she uttered, “Thank you, Yvie.”


    Alice was busy unwinding in a beauty salon, maintaining the poised demeanor of ady from high


    society -but her mind was swirling with vicious thoughts.


    She was absolutely glowing at the thought of Madison suffering a fate worse than death in the


    underground boxing ring. That was her punishment for crossing Alice.


    The next person Alice was going to punish was Yvette. She had humiliated her too many times.


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    Alice was determined to make Yvette pay–more severely than Madison.


    Before she could finalize her ns against Yvette, however, her mother burst into the salon in a


    panic and grabbed her arm.


    “Alice, hurry! We need to get to the Murray family.”


    Startled, Alice asked, “Mom, what’s wrong? Why do we need to go to the Murray family?”


    “Don’t even ask! The Murray family suddenly pulled their Investment from ourpany, and now


    the Robertson family’s business is in serious trouble.


    “We have to go to the Murray family‘ and beg them to reconsider. You need toe with us. I’ve


    heard Ms. Murray is about your age and very well–loved. You have to get close to her, so she’ll


    speak up for us!”


    Understanding the urgency, Alice quickly nodded. “Don’t worry, Mom. I’ll make sure to get on the


    good side of Ms. Murray.”


    No matter what it took, Alice would find a way to win the favored Murray daughter over.


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