Divorced and Dominant Now You Cry novel Chapter 988

Chapter 988

“Thank you, Mr. Zapata! I’m yours to do with as you wish from now on!” groveling before Zeke.

hrew himself to the floor,

Cyrus‘ expression darkened into a scowl. He gritted his teeth and snarled, “Why don’t you do the Apex Martial Academy a favor and look the other way on this one, Mr. Zapata?”

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Zeke let out a short, dismissive laugh. “Mr. Weaver is under mu

today, Mr. Leighton. If you’re dead set on killing him, then bring your men from the Apex Martial and try me! I’d like to see if you actually have what it takes to throw Mr. Weaver into Linton River!”

Cyrus‘ heart sank as his fears were realized. He wavered for a split second, then doubled down. “Get him out of here! Those who dare to oppose us are enemies of the Apex Martial Academy!”

Those present gasped in shock at his statement. They never imagined Cyrus would show such blatant disregard toward Zeke, which amounted to a declaration of war against the Zapata family.

It was common knowledge that the criminal underworld and the establishment of Linton Island had never interfered with one another, yet that long–standing boundary appeared to be shattering.

“You’re to keep Mr. Weaver safe, Josiah! If anyone attempts to take him, they will be considered an enemy of the Zapata family!” Zeke declared, his gaze hardening.

Josiah unleashed the fearsome energy of a semi–divine realm expert to protect Raymond. He glared down at the members of the Apex Martial Academy and cast a contemptuous look toward Cyrus.

Cyrus felt a heavy weight in his chest after realizing that Josiah was a semi–divine realm expert. He merely wavered for a moment before he steeled himself and commanded, “Get them!”

“Got it, Mr. Leighton!”

In that instant, Cyrus and his men surged forward, aiming to wrest Raymond away from Josiah.

“You’re overestimating yourselves!” Josiah’s gaze hardened as spiritual energy coalesced in his palm, blasting away each Apex Martial Academy member rushing toward him.

Cyrus forced down his rising panic, the veins in his arms straining as he lunged straight for his target. He knew this was a defining moment. Without crossing Zeke, he would never earn Ashton’s trust.

He knew there was no compromise and no need to think twice after witnessing Ashton cut down a divine realm expert. He was prepared to pay any price to follow Maddox’s directive and win Ashton’s good graces.

In that instant, a deafening boom echoed as their energies clashed.

Cyrus stood no chance. He was launched through the air and smashed into the wall, a mouthful of blood erupting from his mouth.

His men were down as well, broken and defeated by the overwhelming strength of the semi–divine realm expert. “Why go to such lengths, Mr. Leighton?” Zeke chuckled.

Cyrus struggled to his feet and spat a mouthful of blood. “If you don’t hand over Raymond this instant, the Apex Martial Academy and I will fight you to the bitter end, Mr. Zapata!”

“Oh?” Zeke cocked his brow. He was surprised that even after seeing Josiah’s strength, Cyrus remained so stubborn. He was now thoroughly incensed by Cyrus‘ recklessness.

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He narrowed his eyes and snarled, “You know, it’s not impossible to merge the criminal and upright factions of Linton Island—maybe tonight is the catalyst for change. You’d better not think for a second that the Zapata family couldn’t dismantle the Apex Martial Academy if we wanted to!”

Cyrus clenched his fists. He felt a flicker of dread, but he didn’t back down. “I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again -hand over Raymond this instant! He must be punished for offending me, Mr. Gray, and Scarlett!”

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