Keepsake 468 Summary


    Nadine is suddenly confronted by Max, whose cold and unforgiving demeanor immediately terrifies her. When Max uses her of setting him up, Nadine tries to flee, but he quickly grabs her with a merciless grip. Despite her protests about the presence of cameras, Max dismisses her concerns and reveals his intent to settle the score for her betrayal.


    Max’s anger intensifies as he recalls how Nadine involved him in a scandal without his consent, and he harshly confronts her about her motives. Nadine tries to exin, but Max’s grip tightens dangerously around her neck, silencing her and deepening her fear. Tears stream down Nadine’s face as Max mocks her reasons, using her of wanting to cause trouble for Tess and asserting his dominance.


    Max forcibly drags Nadine toward his car, ignoring her desperate pleas about the consequences if she doesn’t get home. As he speeds away, Nadine’s panic esctes, and she realizes she ispletely at his mercy. Max heads to a Hunt Group factory and orders the guard to clear the manager’s office and keep others out, signaling a dark n in motion.


    Inside the car, the tension is suffocating. Nadine is disheveled and terrified while Max waits silently, cracking his knuckles ominously. His once soft gaze toward Tess has transformed into a cold, merciless stare fixed on Nadine, making it clear that she is nowpletely vulnerable and must face the consequences of her actions.Continue Regr Chapter Reading Below


    Chapter 468: Settle the Score


    Nadine’s heart suddenly skipped a beat, an inexplicable jolt that made her nce up sharply. The car window rolled down slowly, revealing a face as cold and unforgiving as ice.


    Her breath caught in her throat instantly.


    It was Max.


    “W-what do you want?” Nadine stammered, her words stumbling awkwardly as panic crept in.


    Max’s lips curled into a chilling smile that quickly faded, reced by a menacing re. His expression was ruthless, devoid of any warmth.


    “Nadine, how dare you set me up?” he spat, his voice dripping with usation. With a sharp m of the car door, he stepped out and started walking toward her with deliberate, threatening strides.


    Nadine’s body trembled all over. As he closed the distance, fear surged through her veins, but she forced herself to snap out of her paralysis and tried to run.


    Max anticipated her move instantly. Before she could even take a step, he lunged forward and grabbed her shoulder with a grip like iron.


    “Ah!” Nadine cried out, pain twisting her face.


    His hold was merciless, like an eagle’s talons clutching her tightly enough to tear her clothes and dig painfully into her skin.


    “Max, what are you doing? There are cameras here!” she gasped, terror rising in her voice. Yet she bit her lip hard, determined not to copse.


    “There’s no press here,” Max sneered, his eyes colder than winter frost. The look he gave her sent a shiver racing down her spine.


    Hearing those words, Nadine began trembling uncontrobly—not just her fingers, but her legs too. Any hope she’d clung to moments ago was shattered.


    It was clear now: Max hade to settle the score.


    Before she could react, his iron grip tightened and his hand shot up to mp around her chin.


    “Nadine, do you really think you’re so special? You actually set me up?” His voice was low and venomous as he stared into her anguished face.


    When the room he and Tess had upied was suddenly swarmed by reporters, he never imagined Nadine was behind it all. How had she be so brazen?


    He’d also overheard the conversation outside Mars Legal earlier. He didn’t understand why Nadine was suddenly ying nice with Tess, but dragging him into this mess without his consent? Did she expect him to just ept it quietly?


    His grip squeezed harder, and Nadine feared he might crush her jaw.


    “Max…” she whispered, her voice barely audible.


    His hand slid from her chin down to her neck, and a cold wave of dread crawled up her spine.


    What could she possibly do now?


    Nadine’s eyes widened in helplessness, her lips trembling with fear. She struggled to find words. “Mr. Hunt! I… I had my reasons…”


    But as his hand closed firmly around her throat, her voice was silenced. Tears of terror streamed down her cheeks.


    “Reasons?” Max’s voice wasced with scorn. “Nadine, you just wanted to mess with Tess. Don’t think you can do whatever you want just because the Embers are doing better.”


    A cruel smirk twisted his lips.


    Nadine shook her head desperately, trying to deny everything, but Max wasn’t listening. He hauled her toward the car by the neck.


    The sports car roared to life, kicking up dust as it sped away, carrying Nadine’s frantic screams on the wind.


    Before long, Max drove straight to the nearest Hunt Group factory.


    “Mr. Hunt, what brings you here today?” The guard at the gate snapped awake as Max rolled down the window. He stood quickly, hurrying over with a polite smile to open the gate.


    “Take me to the manager’s office. Clear him out, and don’t let anyone else in,” Max ordered coldly, slipping on his sunsses to mask the darkness burning in his eyes.


    The guard felt a chill run down his spine but nodded without hesitation. Orders were orders. He rushed off to make the arrangements.


    “Max, what are you doing? If I don’t get home tonight, people will notice! You’ll be in trouble! Let me go! I swear I won’t tell anyone about today!” Nadine’s voice trembled with panic as words tumbled out in a desperate rush.


    Max barely opened his eyes, watching her disheveled face in the rearview mirror like a snake eyeing its prey.


    She was sweating despite the air conditioning. Her once-perfect hair clung in damp strands to her forehead,pletely undone—nothing like the poised, confident woman she’d been before.


    Max lowered his head, waiting silently for the guard while casually cracking his knuckles.


    The sharp pops echoed through the quiet car, where only their breathing and pounding hearts filled the tense silence.


    Each second felt unbearably long, every tiny noise scraping at Nadine’s frayed nerves.


    “Nadine, listen carefully. You’re the one who should be begging me.”


    He lifted his gaze. The same eyes once soft and obsessed with Tess were now cold and merciless, locking onto Nadine with ruthless intent.Conclusion


    The chapter closes on a chilling note, capturing the raw intensity of the confrontation between Nadine and Max. Nadine’s vulnerability isid bare, her fear and desperation a stark contrast to Max’s cold, unyielding resolve. Their fraught dynamic, steeped in betrayal and power, underscores the fragile bnce of control and the consequences of past actions. The emotional tension is palpable, leaving readers suspended in a moment where hope feels distant and the stakes unbearably high.


    This encounter highlights the themes of retribution and the unraveling of facades, as both characters face the fallout of their choices. Nadine’s trembling defiance against Max’s ruthless dominance speaks to theplexity of their intertwined fates. The chapter’s atmosphere, thick with dread and unresolved conflict, sets the stage for the inevitable reckoning, reminding us that every action carries weight and that settling scores oftenes at a steep emotional cost.What to Expect in Next Chapter?


    The next chapter promises to plunge deeper into the tense and vtile dynamic between Max and Nadine, as the stakes escte far beyond what either of them anticipated. As Max’s dark intentions be clearer, Nadine’s vulnerability and desperation will be tested in ways that could redefine her fate. Readers will be drawn into a gripping psychological battle, where fear, power, and hidden motives intertwine, leaving no one unscathed.


    Emotions will run high as the past and present collide, exposing cracks in alliances and forcing characters to confront ufortable truths. The shadow of Tess loomsrge, and the tangled rtionships between these three will be even moreplex and fraught with tension. Expect the next chapter to revealyers of character motivations and secrets, setting the stage for a dramatic confrontation that could change everything.


    Sara Lili


    <strong>Sara Lili</strong> is a daring romance writer who turns icyndscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of d’s breathtaking cold.