Chapter 169. Memories of Brutal Encounter

Maxwell sat behind his desk in the office. His eyes fixed on the missing digits of his right hand, reminders of the brutal encounter with Ryder, the father of Isabella, Alexander’s wife. The thought of it cut deep and Maxwell felt really played. He had not seen this coming, just like he had not known or even thought of it, that Isabella had such a man as her father, who was ordinarily meant to be his father in law, since Alexander was his brother. Maxwell scoffed at the thought of that.

Hmm Ryder, huh? Maxwell grunted the name within him.

He had not known Isabella’s father would be someone who could go to such lengths, retaliating with a vengeance that left Maxwell physically scarred. But what could he possibly expect from a mafia Lord? Yet, Maxwell knew he couldn’t afford to act rashly. Revenge, cold and calculated, was his forte, and Ryder would soon taste the bitter fruit of his actions.

Maxwell leaned back in his leather chair, his hands clasped together, conte