Aren't you my husband?

Clarissa's eyes blazed with fury at the mention of Alexa. "Alexa...!" She clenched her fists, her newly manicured nails digging into her palm, her knuckles turning white. "I want her and her parents dead!"

The tattooed man smiled, offering her a cigarette. "Killing Alexa Quinn isn't easy, Ms. Scott. She has powerful backing."

"I don't care. Anyone can be killed if you set your mind to it!" Clarissa snapped, her voice laced with determination.

The man nodded, "True. But the price will be high. Can you afford it?"

Clarissa took the cigarette, her eyes fixed on the man. "Any amount, I'll provide it."

With his fingers stroking his jaw, he said, "Considering you're not a stranger, I'll settle for a reasonable amount." He flicked his lighter and ignited the flame, then lit the cigarette for her, and Clarissa took a long drag, puffing out a cloud of smoke.