Chapter 192 Light poured down from above . Malfoy stared at Asher , his gaze ice - cold . " What an unexpected visitor . What brings the illustrious Mr. ckwood to a ce like this ? " Bandages wrapped Malfoy''s head and arms . He had sustained serious injuries during his failed attempt to kill Asher in a murder - suicide . From the moment Asher''s traitor had warned him , Malfoy had known his empire was crumbling . Sokolov''s term was ending , and he had be deeply unpopr .


    Given the political climate , his re - election as Prime Minister was virtually impossible . Once Natalia Volkova took office , she would inevitably coordinate efforts to dismantle Malfoy''s organization . Upon receiving the warning , Malfoy had begun nning his fake death , secretly escaping to Britain with the intention of taking Asher down with him . His associate , Mikhail , had urged him to disappear and live out the rest of his life under a new identity .


    Malfoy had scoffed , his eyes contemptuous . " Do I look like a coward who would hide in the shadows ? " " If ckwood wants me dead … " Malfoy''s eyes had narrowed , glinting dangerously , " then I''ll make sure he apanies me to the grave . " Malfoy''s rapid rise to power in recent years owed much to Sokolov''s powerful backing . Throughout this period , Malfoy had engaged in shadowy businesses and criminal enterprises as a matter of routine .


    As the saying goes , the most profitable ventures are those listed in the criminal code - a principle Malfoy had thoroughly validated . Before Sokolov''s downfall , Asher''s efforts against Malfoy had consistently been obstructed by the Prime Minister . No matter how influential Asher was in London , he couldn''t openly challenge the Russian Prime Minister .


    The notion of assassinating Sokolov was out of the question … In fact , since Malfoy''s return to Britainst year , Asher had been covertly supporting Volkova''s rise to power . It was precisely because Malfoy had discovered this that he had frantically sent men to openly attempt Asher''s assassination in Russia . 98.5 % Chapter 192 " Let me guess , " Malfoy''s eyes gleamed with malicious amusement , " has Andrew sumbed to the poison ?


    " Asher''s expression remained impassive , his cold eyes briefly resting on Malfoy as he spoke in a cutting tone : " You instructed Grace Bet to poison him . " His statement was definitive - not a question . Malfoy''s eyes flickered with amusement as he responded flippantly : " Did I ? I can''t seem to recall . " Asher remained unperturbed . He slowly withdrew a photograph from the folder . " Do you remember this ce ? " He held the image before Malfoy''s eyes .


    The man who had been smirking moments before instantly lost hisposure , gritting his teeth . " ckwood ! " Those two sybles contained the full measure of Malfoy''s rage . Asher replied with casual indifference : " Yes ? " " What have you done to my mother''s memorial ? " Malfoy''s eyes zed red , veins bulging at his temples . Asher''s lips curved into a slight smile . " I thought you were heartless . So you do care about something after all . " " Tell me !


    What have you done to my mother''s shrine and grave ? " Malfoy teetered on the edge of blind fury . " Nothing much . It was such a lovely day , I thought I''d take your mother out for some fresh air , " Asher said coldly , his tone unnervingly casual . " That impressive mausoleum - I assumed your mother was actually buried there . Only s after digging did I discover it was merely a cenotaph . " His voice was light , as though discussing dinner ns . Malfoy erupted with rage .


    He lunged forward toward Asher . The prison guards immediately restrained him . " ckwood! I''ll kill you ! " Malfoy roared , his eyes bloodshot . Asher gave a slight nod , and Lucas entered carrying the ck urn . " Sir , " Lucas said quietly to Asher . " Mm . " Chapter 192 Seeing the all - too - familiar container , Malfoypletely lost control . He screamed with unbridled fury , his eyes burning with such intense hatred that it seemed he wanted to tear Asher apart with his bare hands .


    " I''ll give you onest chance , " Asher said , reclining casually in his chair across from Malfoy , legs crossed with deliberate nonchnce . " Tell me the truth about Andrew''s poisoning , and I''ll leave your mother''s ashes in one piece . " " ckwood ! I''ll kill you ! " Malfoy struggled violently , attempting to break free and attack Asher . Asher smiled , rising unhurriedly from his seat before suddenly delivering a vicious kick to Malfoy''s abdomen .


    Despite Malfoy''s well - developed abdominal muscles , Asher had used nearly his full strength . Even someone as physically resilient as Malfoy likely suffered internal damage . Malfoy fell silent , not crying out in pain but wincing visibly . " Have you reconsidered ? " Asher''s expression betrayed growing impatience . After a long moment , Malfoy fixed his gaze on Asher and spoke coldly : " Yes , I instructed Grace to poison Andrew .


    " " At first , she refused , saying she would only do it if I ensured Thalia Winters '' death . " Asher''s expression froze , the color draining from his face . So Malfoy''s targeting of Thalia wasn''t solely to cause Asher pain . It had been a transaction between Malfoy and Grace . Seeing Asher''s anguished expression , Malfoy actuallyughed . " Hahaha ! Surprised , ckwood ?


    The sister you''ve cherished since childhood not only harbored inappropriate feelings for you but also wanted the woman you love dead . Hahaha ! How pathetic . " Asher lowered his eyes , his emotions unreadable . After a moment , he slowly raised his gaze to meet Malfoy''s , his voice chilling enough to send shivers down one''s spine : " Very well . " In the next instant , he signaled to Lucas with a nce . Understanding immediately , Lucas forcefully smashed the ceramic urn on the floor .


    " No- ! " Malfoy bellowed , his eyes bulging with rage . The urn shattered , scattering the ashes across the floor . Chapter 197 Malfoy''s eyes filled with blood , his features contorted with anguishe Asher stood coldly before Malfoy , looking down at his tormented expression with a sense of vindication finally flickering in his heart . Finally , Asher instructed Lucas to bring a broom to clean up the mess , Malfoy watched helplessly as his mother''s ashes were swept into a rubbish bin . ( 0 )