Chapter: 241

Given her betrayal in their previous partnership, Owen knew she would fear his retribution. Hence, he exploited it mercilessly.

“Hey, Victor," the casino owner greeted him enthusiastically.

“Let's play!" Owen responded with a smirk.

For safety purposes, he had decided to live under the alias Victor Leach.

Everyone at the casino knew him as Victor.

With the new influx of cash, Owen dove back into the games.

But his luck was dismal. In just one night, he lost millions.

The money had got from Ashley was dwindling fast.

A few days later, Owen found Ashley once again. This time, he barged into her home without hesitation.

Ashley, clad in her pajamas, was nearly paralyzed with fear by Owen's forceful entry. “How... how did you get in?" she stammered, both shocked and terrified.

“A lock is no challenge for a street-wise guy like me. Surprised?"

Owen sneered.

Ashley felt a wave of despair. Being entangled with someone like Owen meant she would never have a peaceful life again.

“Enough talk, hand over the money!" Owen demanded, his voice booming.

Impatience etched across his face as he thrust his hand forward.

Ashley's body shook uncontrollably. "Owen, I gave you everything last time. There's nothing left," she responded, her voice tinged with desperation.

She did have some hidden savings, but she couldn't give that to Owen.

It was her emergency escape fund from life's uncertainties in Osewood.

Owen didn't believe her. He began to ransack the room, upending everything in his path.

Terrified, Ashley didn't dare intervene. Instead, she discreetly reached for her phone to call for help.

But the moment she grasped it, Owen pounced, snatching it from her hands and smashing it against the floor.

The next moment, his hand raised and struck her across the face.

"What do you think you are doing, you bitch?" he bellowed, furious.

The blow left Ashley's cheek burning and swelling. Tears welled up in her eyes as she bore the look of someone profoundly aggrieved.