Bride of Retribution: Aloof Billionaire's Dominant Game

The paper lanterns illuminated the entire long alley, and a slender and graceful woman at this end of the alley was slowly walking towards him, step by step.

Charlotte Miller’s gaze fell on that car, and from within the car, the man slowly lifted his eyes from the swirling white smoke. His deep eyes had shed the usual coldness and severity, gradually becoming soft.

He had never felt this way before, as if seeing this delicate figure gave him a sense of warm belonging.

It seemed like the person he yearned for and missed was right in front of him, bringing a sense of peace and security.

He looked at Charlotte, waved at her, and Charlotte slowly walked to the side of his car, opened the door, and got in.

These days, it could be seen that Atlas Hallow had a repressed anger hidden in his heart.

The car slowly drove out of the street, entering the bustling night scene.

This city’s nightscape, she hadn’t properly admired it in a long time.

As Atlas Hallow drove, he casually asked, ”What are you thinking about?”

Charlotte smiled slightly but remained silent.

She began to wonder where he intended to take her, driving around like this?

She used to fear Atlas Hallow, afraid he would take her somewhere and lock her up, in a place where even water might be scarce.

But it seemed she was no longer afraid because she knew that this man sitting beside her wouldn’t harm her again.

During the days spent with him before, she was always on guard, always cautious, suppressing her feelings. Even now, there were many strange emotions, but no longer the fear of being hurt by him.

Atlas Hallow reached over with a large hand, encapsulating her hand in his own, warming her somewhat cold hand.

The city’s night view was breathtakingly beautiful, but when his hand reached over and held hers, Charlotte felt completely uncomfortable, unable to properly appreciate the nightlife.

Their current relationship was so unclear that even she couldn’t describe it.

This feeling of both love and resentment left her restless.

A faint blush of awkwardness appeared on her porcelain-white face. She wanted to withdraw her hand, but he held it tighter.

Charlotte’s face fell slightly, and she couldn’t help but say, ”You should focus on driving. Didn’t your instructor tell you to keep both hands on the steering wheel when you got your driver’s license?”

Atlas Hallow looked at Charlotte’s serious face, a smile tugging at the corners of his mouth, yet he still didn’t let go, his deep voice resonating in the car, ”As long as you’re in my car, you’ll never be in danger. I absolutely won’t allow anything to happen to you by my side. Do you not believe the importance you hold in my heart, or do you doubt my skills?”

Charlotte bit her lip, her long lashes drooping to hide all her emotions. This man’s intentional and unintentional sweet talk could melt a woman’s heart, yet he remained serious, as if not trying to sweet-talk.

Her black hair fell on her shoulders, and the wind from the open window blew through her hair, making it dance in the car. As the stream of light flashed by, Atlas Hallow looked at Charlotte, finding her as beautiful as an elf, so unreal and illusory that he wanted even more to hold on tight, fearing that if he let go, it would be years before he saw her again by accident.

He was already old, even he felt that he was old, too old to have that much time to wait...

The car drove on and on, reaching a riverbank in the city. There was an old bridge that cars could no longer traverse, and Atlas Hallow parked the car outside, then took Charlotte’s hand and got out.

The night was heavy, and when she stood on the bridge, the entire river surface seemed calm, with occasional spots of fishing lights floating by, boats using ancient methods to catch fish with lights, a few lightweight boats as thin as leaves.

The night wind was a bit strong, and Atlas Hallow took off his suit and draped it over Charlotte, then hugged her from behind.

”Flower Snake jumped from here more than twenty years ago to divert the enemies chasing his master. At that time, he had received over thirty knife wounds. He was a legendary figure...” Atlas Hallow held Charlotte close, warming her small body with his own body heat.

Charlotte didn’t say anything, quietly listening to Atlas Hallow talk about the past.

”Back then, you were pregnant, and I went to Flower Snake for help to find out who was helping Ava Walker. I wanted to resolve those matters quickly. After all, I’m still a proper businessman, and many things aren’t convenient for me to handle directly. That day, I told Flower Snake I wanted him to be my child’s godfather. He was a truly righteous man whom I could entrust with lives.” There were too many stories about Flower Snake. He had taken the blame and been imprisoned for his master, and had jumped into this river to save the only young master of the Green Clan. If he were to talk about it, it might take all night.

Charlotte seemed to understand why someone so frail and almost fragile could be so respected. Perhaps he was the best interpretation of quality itself.

Now, Atlas Hallow spoke lightly, but Charlotte could still feel that night more than twenty years ago, with many people pursuing Flower Snake, and his body full of countless wounds before he leaped.

This truly demonstrated complete disregard for life and death.

”Flower Snake wasn’t well-educated, but I thought he could teach my child the right things. Mia was fated to be with him, and the ring he gave Mia is a token of the Green Clan. The true descendants of the Green Clan are no longer around, but the Green Clan is still the most influential gang. If one day someone presents this ring, they can command all the subordinates of the Green Clan. You know, even Oliver Baird and Ethan Baird’s father was likely one of the heads of the Green Clan back then... and the Green Clan is scattered globally, numbering in the millions...” After Atlas Hallow finished, he clearly felt Charlotte’s body tremble slightly.

”Do you think that after more than twenty years, the power of this ring no longer exists? I can responsibly tell you, not at all. Our Mia is already more powerful than I am.” After saying this, Atlas Hallow leaned down to gently kiss Charlotte’s cheek.

It was truly nice to be able to stand like this with her by the bridge and enjoy the scenery.

His suit carried his scent, enveloping her completely, and his words left her somewhat bewildered.

As long as her Mia could live simply and happily, why would she need to command so many people?

”I know what you’re thinking. You don’t want Mia to live a complicated life, but which parents hope for a complicated life for their child? Yet life will constantly change with time. I’ll devote my life to ensuring her well-being, but what if I don’t live to see her grow up?” Atlas Hallow’s voice was soft, not loud, yet it felt like the entire river’s surface was tinged with sadness.

The Atlas Hallow she knew was never like this. Charlotte looked up at him, and her clear voice made the night wind gentle: ”When did you become so lacking in confidence?”

”It’s not that I’m lacking confidence, but that I like her too much, so I’ve considered all the possibilities, even if they’re one in a million.” Atlas Hallow looked at Charlotte, this child was birthed by her, and thus he regarded them as precious.

After his father’s accident, he had quietly established a will, ensuring that even if he were no longer around, Charlotte and Mia would have no worries.

”I know my second uncle well. If he can’t do something himself, he’ll have someone else do it. He’s offered ten percent of Hallow Clan to take my life. You should know how much ten percent of the entire Hallow Clan is worth at current market value?” Atlas Hallow didn’t hide the potential events from Charlotte, wanting her to be fully prepared. These years, she had truly matured.

It was time for her to stand by his side and fight against their enemies.

Charlotte’s eyes filled with shock, realizing that it was Flix Hallow who tampered with Atlas Hallow’s car?

Family inheritance struggles are not uncommon, but the Hallow Family had long divided their assets clearly. Atlas Hallow had thirty-five percent, and Amir had thirty percent, how could such a thing still happen?

”I’ve already divorced, so if I die, all assets of the Hallow Clan would fall into Flix Hallow’s hands. He’s been thinking about this day for many years, not expecting him to really take action.” His miscalculation was not predicting that Flix Hallow would target his parents first.

Charlotte was at a loss for words, simply leaning against Atlas Hallow, snuggling against him in the night breeze.

Rumors that the Hallow Clan was about to undergo a significant change quickly spread. Many people in the market began selling shares of the Hallow Clan, as there are no stocks that rise indefinitely. The Hallow Clan’s annual dividends had shown no signs this year, almost as if to confirm these rumors.

The atmosphere of impending crisis led some original shareholders holding large amounts of shares to quietly look for outside buyers.