Semua Bab Too Late to Claim Me Again : Bab 41 - Bab 47

Thud!Someone collided with Liam just as he stepped out of the VIP room. His body tensed on instinct—until his eyes landed on the person in front of him.“Why are you here?” Liam asked when he saw Anna rubbing her forehead. The edge in his voice vanished instantly, replaced by concern. He moved closer, carefully checking her over.“I came to pick you up,” Anna replied calmly.“Does it still hurt?” Liam asked, as if he’d completely forgotten the anger that had burned through him moments ago.“I’m fine.”“Let’s go home,” he said, taking her hand.Anna walked beside him for a few steps, then stopped. Her nose wrinkled slightly. “Have you been with another woman again?” she asked quietly, her tone sharp with suspicion. A foreign feminine perfume still clung to Liam’s body.“There is no other woman,” Liam answered shortly.Anna clearly didn’t fully believe him, but she didn’t push for an explanation. Without another word, she turned and started to walk away.“Liam!” she yelped in surprise

Liam ended the call without another word. His jaw tightened, his eyes turning cold—not with explosive rage, but with the dangerous calm that always came just before someone’s world collapsed.Deep in the basement of an old company-owned building, a man sat restrained in a metal chair. His hands were bound, his face drained of color, his breathing uneven. A single white lamp hung directly above him, casting a harsh light that made even the smallest movement feel like a fatal mistake.The door opened slowly.The sound of polished dress shoes echoed across the concrete floor—steady, unhurried, as though their owner wasn’t approaching a man trembling with fear. Liam stepped inside, dressed immaculately in black. His suit was flawless, not a single crease out of place.He stopped directly in front of the man.“Name,” Liam said flatly, his voice low and calm.The man swallowed hard. “I—I was just following orders, sir. I was paid.”Liam pulled out a chair and sat down across from him, cross

Anna sat in the living room, her gaze fixed on the half-finished journal resting in her hands. She had planned to spend the day doing nothing at all—just lazing around, free from responsibilities. But reality refused to cooperate. Her mind wouldn’t quiet down. Almost unconsciously, her fingers continued to move, writing line after line, as if working were the only way to keep herself steady.While she was absorbed in her thoughts, the sound of approaching footsteps reached her ears. Anna looked up instinctively.A woman strode into the house with unmistakable confidence. A short skirt hugged her legs, and a tight-fitting top accentuated every curve of her body. Her movements were arrogant, as though she owned the place. Anna frowned slightly. She had never seen this woman before.“Mrs. Anna,” Wira called out politely, a hint of hesitation in his voice. “Mr. Liam’s secretary is here. She’s looking for him.”Anna gave a brief nod. “Liam is in his study, Wira.”“In that case, I’ll go and