Chapter 1209

Three minutes later, Markus and Victor found themselves seated across from each other. Despite the outward appearance of calmness, an unsettling tension lingered in the atmosphere.

Each of them silently smoked two cigarettes, the air heavy with unspoken words. Henry and Drew felt like they were walking on a tightrope while observing the exchange.

As Victor reached for his third cigarette, Markus finally broke the silence. "Tell me. What do you want?"

Victor was prepared to exert pressure on Markus. Hearing the question, he chuckled, "What do you mean?"

His response was direct and to the point.

Markus, not showing any signs of illness, had fabricated his hospitalization to manipulate Tally. She, in her naivety, had fallen for it, contemplating whether Markus was genuinely unstable.

"What do you want so that she is not forced to hate you?" Markus questioned through gritted teeth, each word laced with intensity.

Victor perked his eyebrow. "Why does she need to hate me?"

Intrigued