The shattered crown of a billionaire

r heart pounding painfully in her chest as the three men in suits confronted Elijah. She inc

passing by. They had arrived with a purpose - or someone in min

ry him, causing Elise to feel even more uneasy. His hand, which had subtly inched towards his jacket, came to a halt. His c

the individual was stirring up trouble. Why don't yo

ne on each side, remained silent, their eyes scanning the room, taking

, advancing. His eyes had a dark and evil glint. "I be

s emotions, she could still sense he was assessing the situation. Elise experienced a sensation of twist

onal space. He whispered in a quiet and threatening tone. Elijah, you a

did not respond. I will

e for an extended period. Once our boss finds out whe

on were to deteriorate, the peaceful café she loved would become a scene of conflict. Her mind was overflowing with thoughts tha

it. Nevertheless, there was no way to depart unnoticed, and even if she d

m not interested in your boss's preferences," he said indifferently.

lise to gasp for air. Was he trying to grab a weapon? The bell over the door chimed once more before she ha

ignals in Elise's brain. "Men," he stated, moving closer to the

ckly, looking at the new

not interested in seeing blood spilled over a cup o

was quickly becoming uncontrollable, and she was clueless about the identities or reasons of these

sirens. The far-off sound of police sirens. Elise felt her heart jump in her che

e're not finished yet," he angrily told Elijah

er. When they left, Elise exhaled a breath she hadn't known she had been holding.

outwardly, there was a touch of danger simmering beneath the surface. He wa

ions be closed for the day

hment. "What was that nois

ou would rather not be around." He removed a sum of money and tos

her mind spinning. "

f they happen to do so, it is recommended to steer cl

orning outside. Elise stayed at the counter, her heart still pounding. Th

estions. Her peaceful life was unraveling before she could comp