A Perfect Lie Hides Behind My Billionaire Marriage novel Chapter 164

Reese quickly assessed the situation, realizing these people were determined to keep her there against her will. Facing the occupants of the private room, she spoke calmly. "Which one of you is Mr. Xavier?"

All eyes converged on a man seated in the shadowed corner. He looked decent, with a close-cropped hairstyle, but his appearance was marked by a scar on his forehead that gave him a fierce and menacing aura.

Clearing his throat, he acknowledged her presence. "Miss Roberts, welcome."

Reese maintained an impassive expression. "So, you're Mr. Magnus."

A sly grin curved Magnus's lips. "Indeed. Please, have a seat."

Observing the chaotic scene within, Reese had no intention of complying. "This isn't an appropriate setting to discuss the details of a jewelry design. Let's reschedule for a more suitable time."

As she turned to depart, the man with dyed yellow hair lunged to grab her.

Reacting swiftly, Reese seized his wrist, twisting it with a sharp movement that elicited a painful crack as the bone fractured. The man cried out in agony. A well-placed kick sent him tumbling away. "If this is how Mr. Xavier treats his guests, then I believe my time is better spent elsewhere."

Yet, before Reese could make her escape, two more men rushed forward, effectively blocking her path.

Magnus rose from his seat, his smile undeterred. "Impressive, Miss Roberts. Indeed, a woman with connections to Lukas is bound to possess some fire."

"So, all this commotion is because of Lukas?" Reese's expression darkened further.

"Of course. With Lukas in the picture, things are only natural to get interesting. With countless women in the world, why would I single you out if it weren't for him? Haven't you figured that out?" Magnus's amusement was evident.

"I don't know where you heard such rumors, but for the record, Mr. Xavier, I am not associated with Lukas in the way you seem to believe." Reese's voice grew icier.

Magnus nonchalantly shrugged. "Misunderstanding on my part, then? I heard rumors about the Rhodes family's trouble, purportedly due to Lukas's romantic entanglements. Was that all fabrication?"

Reese realized that denying her connection to Lukas would likely be futile, as this man seemed determined to keep her entangled in his scheme. She confronted him head-on. "What do you want from me? Are you planning to resort to murder in broad daylight?"

His grip was tight and overpowering as he held her chin, taunting her with a sneer. "Lukas seems to value you greatly. I wonder what special allure you possess."

His condescending demeanor and casual touches sent a shiver down Reese's spine. Lifting her leg with a quick movement, Reese aimed a strategic strike at a vulnerable point on his body.

Caught off-guard, Magnus recoiled in pain, his face contorting in response. He stumbled backward, inadvertently knocking over a table laden with drinks.

As drinks cascaded onto the floor and Magnus grappled with agony, his sneer morphed into a snarl of anger. "Hold her down. Strip her naked. Let's see if she dares to escape after that."

Several men advanced, their intentions unmistakable as they attempted to disrobe her forcibly.

Pushed to the ground, Reese reached for a nearby bottle that had been jostled from the table during the chaos. She clutched it with determination, prepared to use anything at her disposal to defend herself.

However, before her attackers could carry out their vile intentions, the door to the private room was violently kicked open from the outside.