Chapter 445


    Reign’s sheer benevolence left her incapable of tolerating the notion of someone dying on her behalf.


    Therefore, when she heard Fletcher and Buckminster discussing their intent to take a life, she could no


    longer contain herself and rose from her seat.


    Xander, visibly troubled, instinctively brought his hand to his forehead.


    In the end, they couldn’t hold Reign back!


    Sybil stood by, witnessing Reign’s bold move with a mix of surprise and disbelief.


    It was clear that by stepping forward in this situation, Reign was risking her life entirely.


    What kind of courage did it take to be willing to do that?


    Sybil couldn’tprehend it, yet her eyes held a deep admiration as she looked at Reign.


    “Ms. Labenz, what on earth are you doing? Are you throwing your life away?” Xander questioned with


    concern.


    “If I don’t stand up, someone will die because of me, Mr. Zoran. I’ll draw their attention while you


    escape and find Han


    Reign’s expression remained serene as she spoke softly, “Once you find Han, we’ll both be safe.


    Until then, I’ll do whatever it takes to buy you time.”


    Xander was momentarily stunned.


    Did Reign truly have such unwavering faith in Han?


    Did this woman also happen to know the identity of the Sovereign?


    With a swift swish,


    Reign stood up, instantly capturing the undivided attention of everyone in the room.


    A collective gasp of astonishment swept through the casino staff, their faces filled with incredulity and


    surprise.


    Had they been aware of such a ce beforehand, they would have eagerly ventured into it without


    hesitation. Buckminster smiled and quipped, “When did Ms. Labenz sneak off to that corner?”


    Fletcher and the rest of the group exchanged perplexed looks, their faces reflecting a shared sense of


    bewilderment. A concealed hiding spot existed in that location that somehow eluded their search.


    “Damn it!”


    Sharvin’s countenance twisted in utter disbelief among the crowd as he witnessed Reign bravely


    stepping forward.


    He possessed the key to unraveling the mystery of the Ghost Orchid, but to sessfully pluck the


    Ghost Orchid, he would require assistance from Reign.


    If Reign were to meet her demise now, it would spell the end of everything. All his intricate plotting


    would be utterly destroyed in one fell swoop.


    “Eden. Listen up. No matter what urs, even if it means facing death itself, you must ensure the


    safety of Reign. Let nothing harm her under any circumstances.” Sharvin murmured under his breath.


    “Got it,” Eden nodded in agreement.


    Reign deliberately averted her gaze from Xander and fixed her eyes on Buckminster in the distance.


    Her voice lowered as she uttered, “Mr. Zoran, listen carefully. It would be best if you found a way to


    track down Han. And if locating him proves impossible, you must devise a means to stir up some


    commotion, to capture his attention.”


    “Once Han shows up, the problem will be sorted. I’ll handle Buckminster and the killer by his side,


    buying you the needed time.”


    With her words hanging in the air, she emerged from her concealment and strode forward, stepping


    into the center of the limelight. All eyes were on her as she made her way to stand directly opposite


    Buckminster.


    She locked her gaze onto Buckminster, her voice resonating with a firm determination. “Mr. Payne,


    you’re after me. Let’s y this game, but if you intend to make a move, direct it at me. Spare the


    innocent bystanders.”


    “Ms. Labenz, you’ve got quite the nerve and spirit. I’m impressed, Buckminster remarked, his face filled


    with genuine admiration as he looked at Reign.


    Reign locked eyes with him and asked, “I’m curious, Mr. Payne. What is it that you’re after?”


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    “If your goal is wealth, then it was unwise to eliminate Emmett carlier. By keeping him alive, you would


    have had a chance to transfer his assets.


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    *Ms. Labenz, you’re overthinking it. It’s not just about money for me. I want to engage in a friendly


    competition with the billionaires present here.”


    “I reckon it’s not as straightforward as you make it out to be, right?”


    “That’s just how it is. Being the high and mighty billionaires you are, I’m sure your methods are


    formidable. I want to go head-to-head with you, test our strength and see whoes out on top.”


    A faint crease formed on Reign’s forehead as she locked her eyes on Buckminster.


    However, within Buckminster’s smiling countenance and twinkling eyes, she couldn’t detect even the


    slightest hint of anything amiss.


    However, from the subtle implications in Buckminster’s words, she gleaned a message and smiled.


    “So, does Mr. Payne want to go head-to-head with us? May I gather, in your younger days, you too


    might have fallen victim to the likes of us wealthy magnates, being exploited or taken advantage of?”


    “So, that’s why you despise the wealthy so intensely. You not only crave our wealth but also have a


    desire to take our lives.”


    “Even more so, you yearn to manipte us like puppets, to inflict torment upon us, relishing in our


    despair, reveling in the fluctuations of our emotions, and finding satisfaction in our eventual demise.”


    “Let’s be frank, apart from your insatiable greed for money, your true intention is to y with us, shame


    and degrade us.”


    “Isn’t that the case?”


    She locked eyes with Buckminster, her unwavering gaze never wavering as she spoke.


    Buckminster’s smile wavered momentarily at her words, but he swiftly regained his cheerful demeanor.


    “Ms. Labenz, are you spinning me a tale?”


    “Am I not speaking the truth?” Reign countered.


    From the subtle change in Buckminster’s facial expressions, it was clear that she had hit the nail on the


    head with her observation.


    She delved deep into her thoughts, obsessively pondering the victims of the wealthy and the misdeeds


    of certain billionaires, desperately seeking to unveil Buckminster’s true identity and origins.


    This was her only way to buy precious time, enabling her to prolong the inevitable and devise a better


    strategy.


    “You’ve got some nerve talking to Mr. Payne that way. Are you asking for death: Fletcher’s eyes


    narrowed, his hand. reaching for his revolver, aiming it directly at Reign with a palpable menace.


    Upon witnessing this scene, Sharvin and Josef’s hearts surged into their throats, gripped by


    overwhelming tension.


    The potential demise of Reign would leave a profound impact on those around them.


    Reign was gripped with intense fear as a gun was pointed directly at her, leaving her feeling incredibly


    uneasy and her heart pounding with trepidation.


    She concealed her inner turmoil, feigning calmness as she confronted Buckminster. “So, I’ve guessed


    right, and it’s made you furious. You’re itching to kill me,” she challenged. “Mr. Payne, but don’t forget,


    our game hasn’t even started.”


    “Say that again, you son of a bitch?” Fletcher seethed, his finger poised on the trigger.


    Out of the blue, Buckminster reached out, pressing down Fletcher’s revolver, his smile carrying a hint


    of mockery. “Stay calm, Fletcher.”


    “Mr. Payne, this woman is talking nonsense, rambling on and twisting the truth. It’s clear as day she’s


    trying to buy some time, plotting something wicked. Let me take her out!” Fletcher proimed.


    “I reckon you best simmer down!” Buckminster’s eyes narrowed, piercing into Fletcher with a chilling


    stare.


    A jolt coursed through Fletcher like a lightning bolt, his eyes wide with fear. He reluctantly set down his


    revolver, unable to muster the courage to act recklessly.


    on his


    Buckminster’s satisfaction was evident as he nodded approvingly and shifted his gaze toward Reign. A


    smile curled lips as he spoke, “Ms. Labenz, it’s truly remarkable how you, at such a young age, have


    gained control over vast fortunes worth tens of billions of dors and sessfully overseen the


    Mapleturz Group. Your intelligence and insight are truly unparalleled.”


    “That’s right, I’ve held a grudge against the wealthy ever since I was a kid.”


    “Each day I wake up. I can’t help but fantasize about ying these billionaires, torn into pieces, and


    scattered to the winds, nothing but bones and ashes!”


    “Well then, who exactly are you?” Reign questioned.


    Buckminster’s smile grew slightly as he produced a revolver and ced it on the table. He said, “Ms.


    Labenz, with your keen intellect, I trust you can deduce my true identity.”


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    “Here’s the deal. We’ll y one more round of ckjack, and if Ms. Labenz hasn’t figured out my


    background by the time we decide the oue, I’ll take one individual’s life.”


    “Before we proceed, let’s add to the excitement by taking another life!”


    With his statement hanging in the air, he gripped his fist tightly and, aiming for the crowd, swiftly


    squeezed the trigger.


    BANGI


    One of the wealthy tycoon’s bodyguards dropped to the ground in a pool of blood, his forehead bursting


    open in a gruesome disy.


    “Reign’s rage surged through her, her eyes aze with fury as she locked a furious gaze upon


    Buckminster.”


    The devil incarnate!


    With a mere word, he snuffed out lives. This man was an embodiment of pure evil!