Captivated by the Ruler of the Underworld
Chapter 163 No Mercy

Why on earth was Master Sylvester here? Could he be on a mission? Lela wondered.

As Lela's eyes met his, Sylvester's left hand tightened into a fist. He turned his head away, giving her the impression that he didn't recognize her, granting her the space to maneuver. However, once they were back, he vowed to settle the score with her later. Lela exhaled softly, relieved that Sylvester hadn't recognized her. It made sense; she was so disguised; how could he?

Seeing that Sylvester hadn't recognized her, Lela rekindled her earlier defiance, eyeing Charles below her. Just as Charles thought that the casino boss might reconsider out of respect for him, Lela made her move swiftly. There was a horrific scream from Yaz as he clutched his eyes and dropped to his knees, blood dripping from his hands.

Lela's speed was so fast that almost no one saw how she struck. The casino fell deathly silent except for Yaz's agonized howls. Not feeling satisfied, Lela looked at Charles and kicked Yaz hard. Blinded and already in agony, Yaz collapsed onto the floor, wailing.

Yaz cursed in pain. Lela stepped on his face and twisted her heel, glaring down at him, "Cursing me? You think you're worthy?"

Sylvester watched Lela's fury and recollected how sweet and delicate she used to be, feeling an unexplainable rage building inside him. If it weren't for the public setting, Lela would have slashed Yaz without a second thought.

Lela stepped off, the blood-stained knife in hand, approaching Charles. Resting her hands on the balustrade, she stared at him contemptuously. "Who are you, really? Why should I obey you? " With a flick of her slender wrist, the gleaming knife shot through the air as bodyguards scrambled to intercept the weapon.

The knife landed, sticking out of the floor near Charles's feet. Lela gave Charles the finger in front of everyone before stepping down from the stand. Passing Ethan, she tilted her head, "Mr. Gomez, handle this. Keep my money safe. I'll be back for it."

And with that, she vanished.

The casino erupted into chaotic shouts only after Lela had left.

After Lela left, she immediately headed backstage but found no sign of Lily.

Pursing her lips, Lela had no choice but to hurry to the hotel room upstairs in the casino.

As she swiped the key card to open the door, there stood Lily, ghostly pale at the entrance, mumbling something.

Startled, Lela dropped the act, "What's up with you? You look like you've seen a ghost."

Lily couldn't speak and just gestured with her eyes.

Leaning casually against the doorway, Lela looked at Lily's pallor with amusement, "Worried about me? Relax."

As she spoke, Lela brushed past her, "But we need to pack up and get moving; it's not safe here."

Lily's face registered resignation.