"All is fair in love and war"

Lauriel's grip on Alexei's neck became stronger and his voice sounded dangerous.

"I can kill you right now... Do you want to take this risk?"

Alexei coughed but he stubbornly closed his eyes.

"Not only that child ... but we will also target her mother... If my life were exchanged for the lives of those two people, I don't mind... hahah..." Alexei forced a laugh whilst coughing, which made him sound heartless. "Their deaths will destroy not only Caspar but also you ... Please, kill me if you want to take the risk."

A few seconds passed and Lauriel finally let go of his grip.

"Why are you doing this? They are innocent..." Lauriel said. His face looked very angry.

"All is fair in love and war..." said Alexei as he fixed his collar. He still coughed for a while before sitting down elegantly on the sofa. "Katia's love and my war..."

"Katia?" Lauriel frowned. "What does this have to do with Katia?"