Chapter 10 A crowd had gradually formed around them . Tyler , Blake , Derek , and Josh stood nearby , faces etched with horror and genuine remorse . Leila hovered at the edge , her eyes flickering with jealousy and bitter resentment . Countless others watched with sorrowful gazes . Luigi acknowledged none of them . A single devastating fire had transformed Boston overnight . Within forty eight hours , every family connected to the prank found themselves under brutal attack from the Maggiore empire . Their businesses raided , their reputations destroyed , their futures obliterated . Their sons Luigis former friends now locked in the soundproofed basement of his familys estate , subjected to his unrelenting rage . Luigi had become something feral , something primal , delivering blow after merciless blow to the ment cowering on the concrete floor . WHY THE FUCK WERE THERE GAS CANS IN THAT HOUSE ? he roared , his knuckles split and bleeding . voice barely recognizable . ANSWER ME ! Why did your pussy ass security run without her ? Another devastating punch landed on Tylers already disfigured face . WHY DIDNT YOU GET HER OUT ? WHY IS SHE DEAD WHILE YOU WORTHLESS PIECES OF SHIT ARE ESS PIECES OF SHIT ARE STILL BREATHING ? Each question punctuated with violence , as i hurting them might somehow lessen his own guilt as if avenging Ariana could absolve him of being the one who ultimately led her to her death . According to their original hilarious prank, Ariana was never supposed to be in actual danger . As a precaution , they had stationed men inside to protect her . If the fire got out of control , those men were supposed to rescue her immediately . But somehow , the abandoned house had been rigged with gasoline containers they hadnt put there . Somehow , the security theyd hired had prioritized saving themselves . Somehow , in their panic to escape the unexpected intensity of the blaze , they had forgotten Ariana entirely . The men on the ground were barely recognizalde , their fares pelverized by Longe rage , barely able to form coherent words through swollen lips and broken teeth Please , L. Luigi , Hake sobbed , blood pouring from his nose . We fucked up we know we forked up . It wasnt supposed to happen like this , Derek whimpered , curled into a protective ball . The fire it was Just supposed to scare her … Well do anything . Tyler groaned , one eye swollen completely shut Anything you want , man just dont kill us … My dad will pay whatever you want , Josh begged , dragging himself across the floor . Please , please weve been friends since kindergarten … More than a dozen bloodied men knelt before him , pathetic in their terror, foreheads pressed to the concrete in supplication . But the man standing over them seemed beyond reason , beyond humanity . When he finally spoke , his voice was terrifyingly flat the calm of a predator who has already decided the fate of its prey . Friends ? Luigi almost laughed , the sound hollow and chilling You want me to spare you because we were friend Did you spare her ? Did any of you worthless fuckers think about her for one second ? He moved toward the door . L Luigi , PLEASE ! They scrambled after him , leaving bloody handprints on the floor . Go explain yourselves to Ariana in hell . Amid their terrified screams , the basement door slammed shut with terminal finality . When Luigi emerged upstairs , covered in their blood , Leila rose quickly from the Italian leather sofa where shed been waiting . Luigi … she began , attempting her usual delicate tone . Her words died when she saw the extent of the carnage covering him , her face freezing in naked fear . Luigi ignored her completely , turning instead to his familys longtime butler . Has my wifes burial plot been prepared ? His voice was raw from screaming . Wife ? Leila echoed , staring at him in theatrical disbelief . What the actual fuck are you talking about ? k Swarts Final Revenge Pirouette : The 99th & She rushed forward , manicured nails digging into his arm , her eyes wide . Im your future wife , and Im very much alive ! Have you completely lost it ? Looking at the woman before him , Luigis eyes filled with cold disgust . How had he never noticed how self absorbed and manipulative Lella truly was ? Leila , he said , each word precise and final , my wife is not you . Its Ariana . That simple statement drained all color from her perfect face . Youve literally gone insane ! What kind of wife was that pathetic nobody ? Have you forgotten who she was some scholarship charity case who stole what was rightfully mine ? Dont tell me you actually fell for that basic bitch ! Leila should have seen this coming . Since Arianas death , Luigi had transformed completely . He had unleashed ruthless vengeance on everyone involved in harming her , while shutting himself away , refusing to let authorities take Arianas remains , keeping her with him day and night . Even Leila , publicly acknowledged as Luigis inevitable wife , could barely get him to answer her calls . At first , she hadnt taken it seriously , assuming he was simply processing the shock . After all , people develop attachments even to dogs theyve owned for years it made sense he might need time to adjust after losing someone hed lived with , regardless of his true feelings . But after being repeatedly blocked from entering the Maggiore estate , genuine panic had set in . She searched his face desperately now , hoping he would reveal this was all some elaborate new game . But Luigi merely regarded her with those dead eyes , his expression devoid of any warmth shed once imagined was reserved for her . Her heart plummeted as angry tears began to well up . You actually fell for her , didnt you ? Her voice rose hysterically . After everything I did for you ? What about ME ? I waited for you all this time ! You promised after 99 acts of revenge , we could finally be together . I waited THREE FUCKING YEARS , and now youre in love with that worthless little bitch who- SHUT YOUR GODDAMN MOUTH ! Luigis thunderous roar echoed through the mansion . Say one more word about my wife and I swear to Christ Ill forget youre a woman . Leila , who had been in the middle of her tirade , froze in absolute shock . 7.34 Chapter 10 You … you just screamed at me ? Her voice was small with disbelief . Her shock quickly morphed into outrage . How fucking DARE you speak to me like that ! Chapter 11 Title: A Princess? No! I'm the Female General! In "A Princess? No! I'm the Female General!" by CrushReel, Adela Taylor, a noble family's daughter, disguises herself as her brother to secure their Duke title by joining the army. Despite facing obstacles, she achieves remarkable success. However, upon her triumphant return, her brother betrays her, setting off a chain of events that will test her resolve and reveal hidden truths. This captivating novel delves into themes of secrets, reincarnation, revenge, murder, and drama. Adela's journey from deception to betrayal is filled with intrigue and suspense as she navigates through a world where power dynamics and family loyalties collide. What sets this story apart is its strong female lead who defies expectations and challenges societal norms in a quest for justice and redemption. Experience the riveting tale of Adela Taylor online at CrushReel and witness the transformation of a princess into a formidable female general.