The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never
Chapter 1727

Everyone was taken aback by this sudden escalation, rising in shock.

They couldn’t fathom that Coen, in a life-or-death wager, had led to such a grave circumstance.

These affluent heirs were accustomed to a life of luxury and trivial misdeeds, not witnessing potential homicide firsthand.

Their expressions paled with dread.

“This is a civilized society! Murder is a criminal offense!”

“Overlook this just this once! Losing his life over a game? That’s going too far!”

“Yes, he acted impulsively.

Let’s not escalate this.

”

The murmurs from the crowd all pleaded for the masked man to spare Coen.

However, the man remained unperturbed, sitting calmly as he listened.

“He made the choice to stake his life.

What concern is that of mine? I didn’t coerce him into it, but once committed in my games, there’s no retreat,” he said, his tone icy and resolute, instantly quelling the voices raised in Coen’s defense.

Seizing the moment of distraction, Coen tried to flee.

The staff member moved with lightning speed, grabbing the knife from the table and driving it into Coen’s thigh.

“Ah! No!”

Coen’s scream echoed through the room as the blade pierced his flesh.

He crumpled to the ground, blood spreading rapidly around him, his agonized cries chilling the room.

Initially poised to leave, everyone froze in their tracks, gripped by fear.

“You… This is premeditated murder!” someone weakly protested.

The masked man chuckled, “I’m simply ensuring he doesn’t evade accountability.

”

Bang!

A metallic sound rang out as another knife was thrown at Coen’s feet.

The staff member maintained a smile.

“Go ahead, sir.

Take your own life.

”

The masked man looked towards the crowd.

“Next player, step forward.

”

No one dared move, fearing they might face a similar fate.

The masked man sighed, playing with a ring on his finger.

“If no one volunteers, I’ll have to randomly select someone.

”