Alex stared at Madam Chang, his expression unreadable. He knew her game, her desperate plea for mercy. But he also knew that the Yu family had crossed a line. They had wronged him, and they would pay the price.
"Your request is denied," he said, his voice cold and indifferent. "The Yu family has brought this upon themselves. They will face the consequences of their actions."
Madam Chang's face fell, her hopes dashed. She had underestimated Alex, his strength, and his determination. She realized, too late, that she had made a grave mistake.
As she turned to leave, a sense of despair washed over her. The Yu family's future was uncertain, and the darkness that had enveloped them seemed to grow ever deeper.
"Did Madam Chang come to see you today?" Wu Xiufan asked, his voice laced with suspicion. He had heard rumors about her visit and was eager to know more.
"Yes," Alex replied, his hands deftly shaping dough.
