While My Husband Cheated I Married His Powerful Brother novel Chapter 159

Chapter 159: Chapter 159 The Gangster’s Gift

The heavy air between them was thick with pure tension.

Xander’s fists remained tightly clenched at his sides, his jaw locked hard, and his furious dark eyes pinned directly on Leon.

Leon stood completely motionless, his expression cool and unbothered, his shoulders relaxed as if he were simply standing at a bus stop waiting for a ride.

Xander’s voice dropped low and sharp. "You think this whole situation is funny?"

Leon did not utter a single word in reply.

Xander took a menacing step closer. "I asked you a direct question."

Leon’s steady gaze shifted slowly toward him, his voice flat and calm. "I heard you."

"Then answer me."

Leon remained silent, refusing to take the bait.

Xander’s face flushed red with rising anger, his hands trembling slightly at his sides as he prepared to lunge forward.

Veyra stepped directly between the two men.

Her voice cut through the air sharp and clear. "Xander."

He froze instantly, his angry eyes shifting over to her.

"We came here to inspect a potential shop space," she reminded him firmly. "Not to start a street fight."

Xander’s dark eyes flickered with annoyance, but he forced himself to take a step back. His tone remained stiff. "Fine. Let’s go look at the property."

Veyra turned around to check on Leon, her tone softening slightly. "Are you all right?"

Leon gave a simple, quiet nod. "I am fine, ma’am."

She studied his face closely for a second. He looked entirely unbothered by Xander’s threats, but she caught a subtle, hidden glint behind his calm eyes. A tiny flicker of amused quiet amusement.

He clearly thought Xander was acting like a total clown.

She didn’t waste time asking about it, though. She had far more pressing matters to handle.

Xander turned around and led the way down the sidewalk.

He walked with long, heavy strides, his broad shoulders tense and his two bodyguards falling in line right behind him.

Veyra walked alongside him, with Mia keeping pace on her other side and Leon trailing closely behind.

Xander gestured broadly toward the commercial properties along the main avenue. "Most of these commercial shop fronts fall directly under my control. I can easily secure you a prime location."

Veyra’s eyes scanned the various buildings along the street. Some were completely vacant, others were busy with active businesses, and a few were boarded up.

"You control all of these?" she asked.

"Nearly all of them," Xander replied, a hint of pride in his voice. "The only spot on this entire block I cannot touch is that large Zeus mobile phone store sitting right at the front gate of the medical school."

Veyra raised an eyebrow. "Zeus Group?"

"A world-class global conglomerate," Xander grumbled bitterly. "They bring in their own private security, their own high-powered legal teams, and top-tier political connections. I cannot mess with them."

Mia nodded softly from Veyra’s side. "Zeus Group is massive. They own retail spaces and major operations all across the globe, and their founder is easily one of the wealthiest men in the country."

Veyra kept her thoughts to herself.

Behind them, Leon’s lips curled up into a faint, almost invisible smirk.

Xander kept walking, continuing his explanation. "Like I said, I can’t touch Zeus’s storefront, but everything else along this main stretch is completely fair game."

Veyra shook her head slightly. "I do not want you using your underworld muscle or influence to force any current tenant out."

Xander stopped dead in his tracks and turned to face her.

"What do you mean by that?" he asked, sounding confused.

"I mean I don’t want you threatening, harassing, or intimidating anyone on my behalf," she stated flatly, her voice unshakeable. "If you have a location that is already empty and open for lease, I will happily consider renting it. If not, I will simply keep looking somewhere else."

Xander stared down at her in complete disbelief.

"You are actually serious," he remarked.

"I am entirely serious."

He remained silent for a second before letting out a sudden, deep chuckle.

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