Chapter 1854

Hugo turned to face Aiden, his eyes alight with anticipation. As Aiden stepped closer, he drew an antique military dagger from his sleeve, its blade intricately inlaid with emerald. It was a weapon steeped in history—one that no man could resist. Hugo's eyes widened in awe, his hands trembling as he gently grasped the hilt. "This is incredible! Where did you get it?" "I got it at an auction in Zuria. It cost 50 million dollars," Aiden replied, his face stoic. "It's worth every penny!" Hugo exclaimed, not initially fazed by the price. But as the reality of the sum sank in, he raised an eyebrow, a thought crossing his mind. "Wait a minute, that's a lot of money… I don't remember you running this by me. Did you?" Aiden's eyes darkened with anger. In one fluid motion, he unsheathed the blade and drove it into Hugo's side. "Aiden, you—" Hugo's voice faltered as he gripped his shoulder, the excruciating pain cutting off his words. His body hunched, unable to bear the weight of the tor