Chapter 210
Mr. Smith sharply sensed the gunpowder in the air-clearly, both men were
competing for Lucy. He quickly laughed to smooth things over, changing the subject. “Kingsley, do you plan to stay in Switzerland long-term this time p>
“Yes, long-term.” Kingsley made no attempt to hide it, his tone frank and
determined. “There is someone here I want to win back p>
Even if it took three or five years, or even longer, he was willing.
He knew clearly that the core reason for coming to Switzerland was to be closer to
Lucy.
Mr. Smith nodded understandingly. Just as he was about to speak, a friend of his walked over.
The group naturally shifted the conversation to business matters. The tension at the table finally eased, replaced by a more relaxed atmosphere.
During dinner, Lucy had stayed at Mrs. Smith’s invitation, but her phone suddenly rang. After taking the call, she stood up and left for the casino.
The moment she left, Kingsley’s phone rang as well.
He hurriedly apologized to Smith, then took Xavier and chased after her, following Lucy’s car all the way to the casino.
Just as Lucy stepped into the lobby, the casino manager rushed up, looking anxious. “Boss, the guy we kicked out last time is back causing trouble. He brought a whole crew this time, claiming we cheated. They smashed a lot of things and refuse to let it go p>
“If they smashed things, they pay the price. If they don’t pay, don’t think about walking out of here.” A chill passed through Lucy’s eyes, and she moved to head downstairs.
Kingsley, who had just walked in, suddenly grabbed her wrist. His tone was firm, brooking no argument. “It’s not worth exposing your identity for scum like that. Let Xavier handle it p>
The manager beside them quickly agreed. “Boss, there really is no need for you to show your face personally p>
Lucy wrenched her hand free from Kingsley’s grip. She gave the manager a look, then headed straight upstairs.
Watching her back, Kingsley couldn’t help but ask, “Why did you decide to open a casino p>
Lucy didn’t stop, nor did she give him a single glance.
The two walked to her private office. Lucy pushed the door open and immediately turned on the surveillance screens for the basement, her eyes cold.
Kingsley glanced around the office casually—no wonder he hadn’t found this place last time; the entrance was incredibly well-hidden.
He leaned toward the screen. In the footage, the manager kicked the troublemaker to his knees, and Xavier immedjately pulled a gun, pressing it against the man’s temple.
The troublemaker’s accomplices tried to draw their weapons but were pinned to the ground by the casino security staff.
“Are you bored?” Lucy suddenly turned to him, her tone icy. “Get out. Now p>
Kingsley’s finger rested on the
mouse, his voice carrying a faint et
helpless tone. “I received a message
saying there was an
issue here.
couldn’t stay away, so I came p>
“Mind your own business!” Lucy snatched the mouse back, turned off the monitor, and issued her eviction notice without mercy. “Kingsley, leave now, or won’t mind putting another hole in your right arm p>
Kingsley leaned against the edge of the desk, looking at her with complex eyes. “I didn’t expect you to know how to use a gun… It seems I really never truly knew you p>
Lucy didn’t respond. The phone in her bag vibrated.
She took it out. It was a message from Jules, just two words: [Something’s up p>
“Are you with Jules?” Kingsley’s voice suddenly dropped, carrying an imperceptible bitterness.
“Is that any of your business?” Lucy looked up and glared at him, her tone sharp. “Do I need to show you the divorce certificate p>
With that, she turned to walk out, but Kingsley grabbed her again.
Lucy completely lost patience. She grabbed her handbag and swung it hard against his left arm-right where he had been injured.
“Hss Kingsley groaned in pain. He could distinctly feel warmth seeping from the wound; it had clearly reopened.
But his hand didn’t let go; instead, it gripped tighter. “Did that help you vent? If not, you can hit my face too. I don’t mind p>
“As you wish.” Lucy’s eyes sharpened. With full force, she swung the bag again, smashing it ruthlessly against his cheek.
Before Kingsley could react, she yanked her hand back and walked out quickly without looking back.