Blood trickled down the corner of Boss' lips as he lay on the ground. He took a perverted delight in watching Alpha Kilian 's suffering.
“Why? Are you scared?” Boss probed.
Alpha Kilian pressed the dagger next to his artery and declared, “Do you think I don't have the guts to kill
you?”
“Yes, you don't have the guts to kill me!” Boss replied confidently. He was pleased to see the anger and frustration shining in Alpha Kilian 's gaze.
Alpha Kilian applied pressure to the dagger, and blood seeped out of Boss' neck. Slowly, Boss said, “Do you want to bet? If I die, she won't survive.”
Alpha Kilian scrutinized him silently and stopped applying pressure on the dagger.
His hands were trembling as he glared at Boss, his eyes turning red from the force he exerted.
“Calm down, Alpha Kilian . We have plenty of chances to kill him, but Nelly is our priority now!” Dave reminded him in a low voice through the earpiece.
Of course, Alpha Kilian knew about that. Even though he wanted Boss dead, Nelly 's life was more important now.
“Tell me what you did. I might spare your life if you're honest with me,” Alpha Kilian ordered. Boss let out a soft chuckle. “Why would I trust you?”
“Do you think you have a choice?” Alpha Kilian managed between gritted teeth.
Boss seemed unfazed. “It doesn't matter. We'll at most die together. I'd expected this outcome ever since I chose this path.”
Alpha Kilian tightened his grip on Boss and pushed the dagger down forcefully. When blood seeped out of the wound, he said in a gruff voice, “Boss, stop pretending you don't care. If you were not afraid of dying, you wouldn't have threatened me. I'll give you one more chance. Tell me what you did to her. Otherwise, don't blame me for giving you a taste of your own medicine.”
A flash of hesitance appeared in Boss' eyes. He knew Alpha Kilian wasn't easy to fool. If he refused to spill anything, things might not go his way.
“She has been poisoned,” Boss revealed in a low voice.
Alpha Kilian had seen that coming, but hearing the truth from Boss' lips nearly caused him to lose his self- control.
Casting him a furious glare, Alpha Kilian lifted him up. “B*stard! How dare you poison her?” He then gave Boss' face a forceful punch.
Without hesitation, he punched Boss again and again as if he wanted to vent his frustrations.
Boss' face was soon covered in blood. His men were about to take action when he barked, “Stop!”
Hearing that, Alpha Kilian looked up and swept his gaze over everyone. He then gave Boss another punch right in the face as though he was taunting them.
Seeing that, one of the men lifted his gun to shoot Alpha Kilian . He had barely moved when the sniper shot him, causing him to fall to the ground.
It seemed that Alpha Kilian was surrounded by them, but they were also surrounded by a bigger force. The rest dared not make any more moves.
Right then, Alpha Kilian lowered his gaze and asked, “What poison did you give her?”
Boss looked a mess after getting beaten to a pulp, but he remained as arrogant as ever.
“Ha! Do you think I'll tell you what it is? Alpha Kilian , I'm not a fool. I'll be doomed if I reveal it to you!” “Hey!”
Boss stared at him stubbornly. Despite his defeat, he refused to cave in.
An icy grin spread across Alpha Kilian 's face. “My patience has its limits. If you tell me the truth now, I might spare you. However, if you insist on testing my limits, I'll send you to hell for real!”
“Don't try to scare me, Alpha Kilian . You can kill me right away. I won't be lonely for she can accompany me in hell,” Boss retorted.
Alpha Kilian grabbed Boss' collar, suffocating him. “You aren't worthy,” he sneered.
Boss immediately knew what Alpha Kilian was up to.
It would be too late if he were to allow Alpha Kilian to bring him away. He parted his lips to offer, “I can bring you to retrieve the antidote.”
Alpha Kilian turned to look at him. “Oh? You changed your mind pretty fast, huh?” Boss told him, “The antidote is at my house. Dare you come with me?”
Dave's voice came through the earpiece. “Alpha Kilian , don't fall for his trick.”
Before Alpha Kilian could say anything, Boss added, “What's wrong? Too scared to come with me?”
“Don't try to provoke me. I won't fall for your trick!” Alpha Kilian held him in a chokehold and hissed, “Tell your subordinates to get it. I'll wait here.”
“Aren't you afraid they will get help instead of the antidote?” Boss sneered.
Alpha Kilian asked, “Do you think I didn't prepare anything before allowing them to leave?” Boss' expression turned grim.
“J, it's a waste that you left the industry,” Boss commented. There was a certain weight to his words.
“This won't work on me,” Alpha Kilian snapped. He glanced at the men in front of them. “Will you ask them to get the antidote or follow me back?”
Boss stared ahead resolutely. “No one can get the antidote.” “What do you mean?”
“The antidote is in a safe room that can only be unlocked with my irises. No one else can enter that room!” Boss revealed darkly.
Alpha Kilian 's brows snapped together when he heard that. Dave heard their conversation clearly.
It was a difficult decision to make, for no one knew whether Boss was telling the truth. Perhaps it's a trap.
After pondering for a while, Dave said, “Alpha Kilian , we don't know whether he's telling the truth. Don't act recklessly!”
A deep frown marred Alpha Kilian 's mien.
Boss questioned, “So? Will you come with me or not?” Alpha Kilian gazed at him, seemingly deep in thought.
“I know what you're worried about. You're worried I might lie to you. You can choose not to trust me and kill me to end everything.” Boss shrugged.
It was, after all, a gamble.
“Alpha Kilian , don't say yes. There must be another way,” Dave urged. “Dave, I don't have another choice,” Alpha Kilian replied bitterly.
Even if it was a ruse or a path to doom, he had no choice but to leave with Boss. He couldn't afford to lose Nelly , nor could he put her life on the line.
Hearing that, Boss knew he had won the gamble. Alpha Kilian caved in. “All right. I'll come with you.”
“Alpha Kilian !” Dave's panicked voice rang out from the earpiece. “Dave, if I die, don't tell her what I did,” Alpha Kilian told him solemnly. “Alpha Kilian !”
Ignoring his cries, Alpha Kilian looked at Boss while still holding the knife against the latter's neck. “Come, let's go.”
Thus, they went toward the only car whose tires were still intact. “Get out,” Alpha Kilian ordered the driver.
The driver glanced at Boss and received his approval before getting out of the car. “Get in,” Alpha Kilian told Boss.
Without hesitation, Boss got into the car. Alpha Kilian climbed in after Boss but kept the dagger on Boss' neck.
After closing the door, Alpha Kilian said, “Drive.”