The Mafia Lord's Secret Lover (Evelyn and Axel) novel Chapter 234

Chapter 234: A Lesson He Will Never Forget!

Axel stood quietly on the backyard porch, the cool night wind brushing against his face as he read the message glowing on his screen.

"Successfully got the package. Heading to Basecamp. Arrival in less than one hour."

A low hum left his throat. Ethan’s efficiency never failed to impress him.

"You never fail my expectations, Ethan," he murmured, the corner of his lips lifting with satisfaction.

Without hesitation, he pressed the dial button. Ethan picked up instantly, just as expected.

"Any other instructions?" Ethan’s calm voice flowed through the speaker.

"No, you can do what is necessary," Axel replied. His tone was relaxed, almost gentle, despite the dark intention behind the words. "I will visit tomorrow, early in the morning."

"Understood. I will prepare everything."

"Thanks..." Axel ended the call and let out a slow breath.

For a moment, he simply stared into the night. The silence outside gave him space to collect the storm brewing in his chest.

Before he could slip his phone back into his pocket, the door opened behind him with a soft click.

"Axel?" Evelyn’s voice carried a mix of worry and curiosity. "Why are you here? Without your coat?"

He quickly softened his expression. No trace of anger. No trace of what he planned for Maxime.

Just Axel, her calm, steady husband.

He turned around, smiling gently. "I just came to get some fresh air." He stepped closer to her, brushing his knuckles lightly against her arm. "Do you need me?"

"Sorry to bother you," she replied, though her eyes were still scanning his face carefully. "I just wanted to tell you the elders are about to leave. And you... Are you really fine?"

"Ah." Axel smiled again, reassuringly. "Yes, I’m fine. Come, let’s go inside."

Evelyn wanted to believe him. She really did. But something about the tension in his shoulders told her he was keeping something from her.

Still, she knew better than to push him while the house was still full of guests.

She let it go, at least for now.

Together, they walked back into the warm glow of the house as they met their family in the living room.

...

It was already past nine, and the families were preparing to leave. The air near the front door buzzed with chatter as Axel and Evelyn Knight escorted everyone out.

The Knight family: Alexander, Eleanor, and Amanda, were the first to step toward their car, but, of course, not without drama.

Eleanor clung to Oliver’s little hand, pouting. "Why does the night end so quickly? I haven’t even finished playing with my smart, handsome great-grandson."

Amanda folded her arms with equal reluctance. "Yes, I was about to challenge him to another card game. He is very good at playing it, you know."

Oliver rubbed his sleepy eyes, yawning hard. "Great-Grandma Eleanor, Grandma Amanda... you can visit me tomorrow. I will introduce you to Cloud and Browny."

Amanda lit up. "Cloud and Browny?"

"My horses!" Oliver said proudly.

Amanda gasped. "Ah, I’m sorry, little one, Grandma forgot. Yes, I love it too... I want to ride Cloud." She smiled teasingly.

"If Cloud sees you, he will run away," Eleanor teased.

Amanda gasped louder. "Eleanor!"

Everyone laughed.

Alexander Knight raised his hand dramatically. "How about me? Can I come too?"

"Of course, Great-Grandpa," Oliver answered, nodding happily.

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