She Was the Treasure All Along novel Chapter 783

"I-I'm sorry," Karina choked out, her face turning a violent shade of purple.

Only then did Hank release her. He grabbed a handkerchief and wiped his hands with utter disgust. "Stick to the original plan. And if you're thinking of betraying me, go ahead. The proof of our little transaction will be sitting on the Colombo family's desk by morning."

Trembling from head to toe, Karina scrambled out of the car and hurried away.

Soon, the news reached the Colombo family: the Costas were preparing a massive weapons deal at Rohais Wharf, purchasing top-tier artillery from the elusive X Arms Syndicate. The intel came straight from Karina.

They were highly skeptical. It seemed absurd that Hank would leak something so classified to her.

But the truth was waiting to be verified.

That night, Giselle slept in Loyce's room. When Hank came knocking, he reeked of alcohol. Loyce stood in the doorway, blocking his path.

Lucian was right beside her in his wheelchair. "This has nothing to do with Loyce," he said smoothly. "Don't take it out on her."

Hank didn't have the nerve to yell at the apple of his family's eye. He was just frustrated and confused. "Why did you take Giselle there?"

"To help her adapt to your life," Loyce replied simply.

Hank let out a harsh breath. "She showed her face in that setting! Do you know how many targets she just painted on her back? I had to treat her like garbage to protect her."

He had no idea that this was exactly what Loyce wanted.

"Then are you ready to let her go?" Loyce asked. "If she goes back to her normal life, far away from you, she won't be in any danger."

His face darkened. His answer was the same as always. "I can't do that."

Loyce shrugged. "I'm just saying, you're not in a position to juggle a gang war and a relationship right now. Letting her go for a while is the right move."

Whether he listened to her or not was his problem.

Hank stared at the tightly shut bedroom door for a long moment before turning away.

Lucian took Loyce's hand, his thumb brushing her knuckles. "So, you've officially decided to meddle in their love lives?"

"I'm just making the right choice for him," she said softly. "If he forces it now, he'll lose Giselle forever. It's better to give them both time to grow. There's still a chance to turn things around."

Lucian chuckled low in his throat. "Since when did you become a relationship expert?"

"Since I got together with you. I've realized a lot of things." She pushed his wheelchair toward their room. "I'm heading to the lab tomorrow to work with my mentor. Do you want to come?"

A flash of cold fury crossed Karina's eyes. Knowing they were too distracted to care about her, she wandered onto Costa territory. She had intended to seek out Hank, but instead caught sight of him forcefully pinning that girl against a window, kissing her deeply, his eyes dark with raw desire.

Karina froze, her gaze turning venomous.

She had lost her only family in this world. She was walking a tightrope, ready to fall at any moment. She thought she could use her beauty and status to secure Hank as her new protector, only to genuinely fall for his lethal charm.

And yet, he was obsessed with this powerless, defenseless little nobody.

It was pathetic.

"Beautiful night, isn't it?"

Loyce pushed Lucian out of the shadows. Karina jumped, spinning around.

Under the moonlight, she first noticed the Harmony Country man in the wheelchair. His sharp, chiseled features exuded a rugged, commanding aura that rivaled even Hank's.

Lucian glared at her, clearly displeased that their stargazing date had been interrupted.

Loyce glanced up at the master bedroom's drawn curtains. "Let's make a deal. You can have Hank."