Filed To Story: A Second Chance with My Billionaire Love
Besides, the head of Carmine Pawnshop was called Mr. Q. Going by the moniker of Night
Demon; he was cold-blooded and merciless. He treated human life as something as cheap as dirt.
It also meant that if she stood against Carmine Pawnshop or offended Night Demon, her internal organs might be openly exhibited or sold in the pawnshop the next day.
But she was fearless for Halston’s sake. So what if her organs would be dug out? She could even risk her life, if it came to that.
“Cut the crap. The people I have here aren’t ordinary thugs. They’ve been to wars. Their power will crush your lackeys’ easily. Listen to me and hand Halston over if you don’t want your territory to be ruined!”
Seraphina waved her torch and threatened rampantly.
“Miss Murphy, you should know that my Carmine Pawnshop holds a deep grudge against the Guajardo family. That year, he slashed my face and ruined it. He also ruined the business I built with sweat and tears. I suffered in silence for four years just so I could get my revenge.
Now that I’ve finally grabbed hold of my enemy, do you think I’ll just let him go so easily?”
Quinton put both of his hands in his pockets and asked with a faint smile. He appeared relaxed and nice, but the ferociousness in his eyes made those experienced thugs tremble in fear.
Seraphina was just a naive young lady, so naturally, she shuddered in fear. She swallowed nervously, taking a few steps back. “So, what is it you want? People like you are always fighting over money, right? My family is rich, so I can give you all the money you want… just let him go! If you don’t, the Murphy family will crush this pathetic place with just a few of our men. There’s no need for the Guajardo family to take action!”
“Hahaha!” Quinton’s smile widened and his eyes gleamed wickedly. “You’re such an ignorant lady… so silly and naive. I have more than enough money, so I don’t need more. You should keep it for yourself, Miss Murphy.”
Quinton grinned wolfishly and slowly approached Seraphina. He had the grace of a dangerous predator cornering its prey, and the atmosphere grew thick with tension.
“Y-You don’t want money? What do you want then? Don’t be greedy!” Though Seraphina was holding a torch, her arrogance was draining away. Now, she just looked like a timid young lady.
The reason she was so scared was because Carmine Pawnshop was infamous for its powerful Daredevil Army. The Daredevils were so terrifying that none of the eight families dared to get involved with them. Additionally, the fighters Seraphina hired were not particularly strong – only some of them had experience in fighting and had military training, the rest were just there for backup.
Seraphina had planned to use money to resolve this, because she knew she was doomed to lose as soon as the two sides fought.
“I don’t want money – I want his dignity. I want the victory of destroying him and watching him crumble under my feet,” Quinton sneered, loathing clear in his tone.
When Quinton was younger, he used to long for money, but now, it had lost its meaning. To him, crushing the powerful Halston’s pride and joy was far more interesting.
“You freak!” Seraphina hissed in disgust, “Lowly people like you will never be able to match him, let alone defeat him!”
“What? Haven’t I already defeated him?” Quinton pulled Seraphina to him roughly, and then raised her chin so her eyes met his. Lips curved up into a smirk, he said mockingly, “The almighty president of H Group got caught by his enemy and needed a woman to save him. Doesn’t that prove how weak he is?”
“That’s because you used dirty tricks on him. If you came at him honestly and openly, you’d never win!” Seraphina struggled in his grip, and unable to free herself, finally ordered her fighters to attack. The men moved forward bravely to try and rescue her.
The two sides began to fight, but unfortunately, the fight ended quickly. The weak fighters
Seraphina hired were quickly overpowered by Carmine Pawnshop’s Daredevils.
Seraphina’s eyes widened, and her body trembled in fear. “W-Wait! What do you want? My family… They’re powerful! We can give you anything!”
“What do I want? That’s a good question. Let me think…” Quinton chuckled softly as he stroked the side of her face.
Quinton’s gaze travelled over Seraphina’s body meaningfully, and he replied, “I heard you’re
Halston’s girlfriend now. Are you two getting married soon?”
“Yes, Halston and I are childhood sweethearts, and we have similar backgrounds, so it’s only a matter of time before we get married. If you don’t want to offend both the Guajardos and the Murphys, let him go!” Seraphina said defiantly.
Quinton merely smirked lazily in response. “Say, I think I want to have some fun with Halston’s woman. What do you think will happen if I do?”
“Don’t even think about it, you hooligan!” Seraphina’s face flushed in anger. She tried to slap Quinton’s cheek, but he quickly grabbed her wrist and stopped her.
Quinton sneered, “You’ll do anything for your fiance, won’t you? How about I offer you a deal then? If you serve me well, I’ll let Halston go.”
Quinton pretended to be a pervert and caressed her body, making her shiver. “After that, I’ll release the video of us to the public. When that happens, the whole world will watch Halston’s woman pleasure his enemy, and then they’ll know what a loser he is… Heh, I’m getting excited just thinking about it!”
“N-No!” Seraphina struggled fearfully in his grip, crying, “To be honest, I’m not Halston’s girlfriend at all. He has no intention of marrying me either. Flossie Ellsworth, whose family used to be renowned, is the one he really loves. If you really want to ruin his woman, get her to serve you… That woman’s whole family is dead, so you can play with her all you want.
Even if she dies, it wouldn’t cost you anything. If you mess with her, you’ll definitely hurt Halston!”
Quinton’s playful expression instantly turned dangerous. He grabbed Seraphina’s neck and hissed, “What did you say?”
“R-Flossie Ellsworth! I’m not lying – Halston really loves her, and she has no family!”
Seraphina looked at the man in horror, wondering what she had said wrong. Everyone in Beach City knew that Halston and Flossie were a married couple. What was with his sudden change in attitude?
“Do you know who I am to Flossie?” The man growled softly in her face.
“I-I don’t know…” Seraphina choked out, trembling. Quinton’s grip on her neck was so tight that her face had turned red. She hurriedly added, “Are you her lover? I wouldn’t be surprised if that shameless woman has a few. She’s… Cough, cough, cough!”
Quinton remained silent, but his fingers dug into Seraphina’s throat, as if he was restraining his urge to snap her neck. He watched emotionlessly as Seraphina’s eyes rolled back in her head and said slowly, “Listen carefully… I’m Flossie’s brother. When you insulted my sister, you insulted me. I didn’t have any plans for you, but now, well… I think you need to be taught a lesson. This is for my sister, you foul- mouthed witch!”
After saying that, Quinton slammed Seraphina onto the ground. He watched her gasp for air, and his lip curled in disgust. He turned to the leader of the Daredevils and sneered, “She should have had her tongue removed. Since all of you have worked hard, you can have her. Consider it a gift.”
“Thanks, Boss!” The leader looked at Seraphina, who was sitting on the ground weakly. He smirked wickedly and said, “Brothers, thank Boss for his generosity.”
“Thank you, Boss!” All the Daredevils knelt down in unison, thanking Quinton. Then, they got up and approached Seraphina like a starving pack of wolves.
“No, you… What are you doing? Stay back!” Seraphina gasped, eyes wide in terror.
“You wanted to save Halston, didn’t you? This is the price you have to pay,” Quinton said coldly, then left without looking back.
Halston was in the room when he heard a woman’s cry for help. Immediately, he turned towards the sound. ‘Is that Flossie?’
Halston frowned. As he carefully made his way towards the door, the crying voice became Louder.
“It must be Flossie… they’re torturing Flossie! Chase was lying, Flossie can’t be the Night
Demon’s younger sister! She would never leave me behind!” Agitated, Halston hurriedly opened the door. Unable to see, he tripped over the steps and crashed to the ground, hurting his palms and knees. He quickly got up, but tripped and fell again after just a few steps. He was a complete mess.
“Save me! Help! Don’t touch me! Get away from me!”
Halston’s heart ached with worry when he heard the woman’s cries for help.
“Useless! Damn it, Halston, you good-for-nothing!” Halston snarled, feeling distraught. He covered his face with his hands, feeling like he was losing his mind. How he wished he could gouge out his eyes! He knew his woman was in danger but couldn’t do anything about it. It was worse than having someone torture him to death!
“Flossie, wait for me. I’m coming! I’ll save you!” Halston swore, his body sore as he stumbled and fell over and over again. At last, he finally got closer to the crying voice. He was so close that it felt like she was right in front of him.
The cries for help gradually stopped.
A strong man pinned Seraphina down. Though she struggled, she was violated. Seraphina felt herself sink into deep despair. Her hair was messy, and her cheeks, hands, and thighs were bruised and bleeding.
“Hahaha! As expected of a rich lady – her smooth skin and slim body are truly the best! What a reward!”
“Stop babbling and hurry up! Everyone is waiting for their turn!”
Seraphina did not make a sound. She listened to the men being vulgar, her face emotionless. As she stared up at the dark night sky, tears silently rolled down her cheeks. She was just like a broken toy at the mercy of others.
Suddenly, the group of men stopped talking and moved away anxiously.