Chapter 40

Over the years, with Miranda's assistance, Xavier rapidly expanded his business empire, inevitably stepping on countless toes and making many enemies. It was no secret that the recent car accident Miranda experienced had not been accidental but a deliberate attempt on her life. There were too many people who wanted her dead. Now that it was widely known she was no longer under Xavier's protection, those who had once hesitated were seizing the chance to get rid of her. Miranda had long anticipated a day like this. A black sedan was parked nearby. The two men bound her hands, forced her into the car, and then closed the door. Sitting next to her was a man in a pig-head mask, his eyes gleaming with malice. He reached over, gripping her hair as a lewd laugh escaped from behind the mask. "Ms. Jennings, looks like you've finally ended up at my mercy." Miranda smirked. "What's the matter? Even now, you don't dare show your real face?" Seeing her nonchalant attitude, he tightened his