Chapter 1456: Chapter 1456: Conclusion Part Four
The Godfather’s fury was like a thunderstorm and hurricane, filling the room with a murderous aura.
The two bodyguards behind Ye Lu felt their hearts tremble and their courage falter as they stared at the Godfather, their faces drained of color.
Even Shadow raised his head in astonishment, looking at Ye Lu, surprised at her audacity to recklessly provoke the Godfather in such a manner.
Clearly, Ye Lu’s courage exceeded their expectations. Facing the Godfather’s rage, she showed no fear; instead, there was a calm disdain in her expression.
"I called you a weakling. Did I strike a nerve? Godfather, refusing to admit your flaws is exactly the behavior of the weak!"
For a fleeting moment, the Godfather felt an overwhelming urge to snap the neck of this fearless little girl.
Because she had indeed struck his sore spot. No matter how invincible he saw himself, he had never truly been able to control King—only manipulate circumstances to achieve his goals.
He always prided himself on his deep understanding of King, believing he grasped King’s innermost ambitions and desires. Now, however, he wasn’t so sure if he really understood this man.
And this uncertainty had been laid bare by Ye Lu’s piercing gaze, which saw through his heart.
To have his vulnerability discovered by a mere girl—how could he not feel shocked and enraged?
Yet, he eventually suppressed his anger, fixing a cold glare on Ye Lu. Despite maintaining his composure, he couldn’t shake the unease inside.
Because he realized something: Even after countless storms and years of controlling every aspect of his world, mastering his emotions to remain unaffected by anyone or anything, this girl had inadvertently stirred feelings of anger within him.
This was highly unusual. It had been so many years since anyone had truly provoked genuine emotion from him.
He lowered his eyes. This girl was cunning and capable. Was she intentionally provoking him? What was her aim?
"What an exasperating girl." He didn’t bother hiding his disdain for Ye Lu.
This woman was too incisive, cutting straight to the heart. It was the same way she had pierced through King’s defenses, swaying his will and even altering his thoughts.
The King of the past had been exceedingly ambitious and merciless, willing to do whatever it took to achieve his desires.
Yet, after encountering this woman, he had abandoned the path of a true ruler.
How could the Godfather not despise this woman who had shattered his perfect creation? There was even a subtle fear—a reluctance to admit that despite her fragility and his strength, he had lost to her when it came to reshaping King.
She couldn’t be allowed to stay—absolutely not!
A murderous intent rose sharply in his heart. Once he obtained what he wanted, he couldn’t let her leave here alive.
"You’re just as detestable, you old bastard," Ye Lu retorted sharply. "Since we both know how much we despise each other, let’s finish this deal quickly and never meet again!"
"Fine. What do you want?"
Ye Lu glanced at Shadow behind him and at the two bodyguards beside her, then spoke calmly, "To ensure the secrecy of this transaction, it can only involve the two of us."
The Godfather raised an eyebrow, a trace of surprise at her audacity. A pregnant woman daring to be alone with him?
This condition didn’t pose any disadvantage to him.
"Fine. Upstairs—there’s an empty room."
"Madam..." the two bodyguards looked at Ye Lu with concern.
Ye Lu shook her head. "It’s fine. After all, he’s the Godfather; he wouldn’t stoop so low as to harm a pregnant woman!"
Shadow quickly cast a glance at Ye Lu, his fingers tightening imperceptibly.
Ye Lu followed the Godfather up the stairs, heading to the furthest room down the hallway on the second floor.
Once inside, Ye Lu shut the door behind her and turned to see the Godfather already seated by a table, staring at her coldly, his gaze chilling to the bone.
