Written Off as Trash, I Activated My Hidden Queen Mode novel Chapter 173

Chapter 173 The Perfect Tool

“The wedding gifts aren’t ready yet.”

“Is that a problem?”

“I’m marrying Stella Shaw. You said it yourself–she’s in high demand. If the Cross family doesn’t show enough sincerity, why would she marry me?”

Aaron nodded in approval. “I’ll get started right away.”

Amelia thought for a moment. “I’ll prepare a set too.”

As soon as they left, Elias smiled faintly.

Three sets of wedding gifts.

Always saving up for my girl. I really am the best husband ever.

Ring… ring…

Elias answered the phone. Gideon’s anxious voice came through, and his expression darkened slightly.

“Mr. Cross, are you listening?”

Sienna and Seraphina had both been sent to the slums.

Terrified of Elias‘ power, they’d taken the drug willingly. They’d thrown themselves at any man who approached.

In the end, Nolan Lane had taken Seraphina.

Sienna had died under strange circumstances.

Everyone knew it was Nolan’s doing.

He wasn’t the type to meddle–so it must have been Seraphina’s plan.

Right after that, Nolan began attacking Cross Group’s business in Veyra, no matter the cost.

‘Understood,” Elias replied calmly, confusing Gideon.

“Also, the Thornes are unhappy with your move. They’ve teamed up with the Lanes. Rumor says they’re arranging a marriage.”

Nolan Lane, head of the powerful Lane family in Veyra, had never shown any interest in women. No one knew why he’d suddenly taken a liking to Seraphina–someone far beneath his status—even if it meant angering Elias.

“I know.”

Gideon thought. You’re not worried at all?

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“Mr. Cross, how should we respond?”

“Upgrade security. Protect Stella.”

Gideon froze for a second. Sir, you lost more than 100 billion dollars, and you don’t care?

“Understood.

“Gather the executives from the Veyra branch. We’re having a meeting.”

“Will do.”

Elias hung up and frowned slightly.

Money could be earned again. His only fear was that the crazy Nolan would hurt Stella.

How did he get involved with Seraphina?

Finished

Veyra.

Lane Manor.

Crash!

The crystal wine glass in his hand shattered. Glass dug into his flesh. Red wine and blood mixed together and dripped slowly.

He felt no pain, not even a frown. His narrowed eyes glinted with cold light, as if he could freeze the luxurious mansion.

“Elias Cross. You dare touch what’s mine.”

Seraphina was covered in wounds.

If Nolan hadn’t arrived in time, she would’ve died at the hands of those men.

Humiliation.

The worst humiliation of her life.

Feeling her gaze behind him, Nolan turned slightly. His bloodthirsty blue eyes softened a little. His handsome face looked like a masterpiece carved by God–cold, elegant, and unreal.

His skin was pale and glowing, almost unnaturally beautiful.

Nolan was just as good–looking as Elias.

But his obsession scared her. Besides, her heart still belonged to Elias.

Nolan had suddenly pursued her when she was studying in Veyra.

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Finished

She’d rejected him because of Elias, but he’d locked her up like a maniac.

Otherwise she would’ve returned to Azure Peak far sooner–and Stella never would’ve had a chance.

Elias.

She’d dreamed of marrying him since she was little.

But he’d made her take that drug and thrown her into the slums.

The one who saved her in the end was the man she’d tried to avoid. How ironic.

“You’re awake.” Nolan finally broke the silence.

“Thank you.” Seraphina looked at him without the fear she used to have–only confusion.

“Trying to run again?”

She shook her head.

I’m already beaten black and blue. Where canI run?

All I want now is revenge.

The only one who can help me, who can stand against Elias, is him. He’s my sharpest weapon.

“Why do you insist on marrying me?” Seraphina couldn’t understand.

The Lane family’s status in Veyra is equal to the Cross family’s in Azure Peak.

He can have any woman he wants. Why me?

Especially after everything that happened to me.

“Because you’re my light.”

Seraphina frowned, then realized quickly. “Because of my paintings.”

He didn’t answer, but his gaze toward her softened.

His mind went back to the darkest day of his life.

That little girl with her paintbrush had given him the light to keep living.

“You don’t care… about what happened to me?”

Nolan’s eyes fell to the marks on her neck. He spoke calmly, “I’m not some old–fashioned man.”

At that moment, a little warmth entered Seraphina’s broken heart.

“Still going to run?”

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“No. But…”

“Say it.”

Seraphina looked at him with sharp determination.

Finished

I want Elias Cross to pay. I want Stella Shaw ruined. For every humiliation I suffered, she will pay double.”

A cold smile curved on her lips.

This obsessed Nolan is the perfect tool.

‘Okay.

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