My Invincible Husband Has Returned novel Chapter 194

Inside the Stone family's factory at Rectenwald, the scene was tense.

Factory manager Hayes Adams was a bundle of nerves, bowing so low his head might touch the floor, his face a mask of fear, sweat pouring down like he was caught in a storm.

The factory floor was swarming with over a hundred toughs in black, their mere presence enough to send Hayes into a fit of shakes, his head bowed, too terrified to even look up.

Hayes never felt so cornered, not since he became manager. In his wildest dreams, he couldn't have imagined facing off against Eaden's crew—the same Eaden who was a household name in Drunham City.

There he was, the man of legend, standing right in front of Hayes, who was consumed by a paralyzing terror.

Eaden's face was a mask of menace as he loomed over Hayes, his eyes glacial. "Hayes, you better start spilling the truth," he growled. "Or we can kick things off with a little game. What'll it be? An arm or a leg first?"

Just ten minutes ago, Eaden got the call from Calum to investigate the afternoon's incident at the factory involving Celena. He wasted no time, rounding up his crew of over a hundred and laying siege to the place.

Hayes was shaking like a leaf, sweat beading and fogging his sight, too scared to even wipe it away. "Mr. Eaden Wafer, I beg you, spare me! I swear, I had nothing to do with this. Sure, Ms. Celena Stone was here today, but I never laid eyes on her! I'm not lying. Ask any of the workers, I'm telling you the absolute truth!"

Eaden's stare was icy as he bore down on Hayes. "Cut the act, Hayes! If you value your life, out with it—and fast. My patience is wearing thin. Just so you know, I'm giving you a chance to save your skin. However, once he shows up," Eaden nodded toward the door, "your chances are gone. He's not someone you can mess with."

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