Nova locked eyes with Ashton, who was surrounded by his thugs. Her voice had a slight tremble as she asked, "What are you trying to do?"

Ashton arrogantly lifted his chin, "Isn't it obvious?"

He gestured casually, and his lackeys got the hint to keep smashing up the villa's expensive furniture.

Evelyn wailed, "My jade vase, that cost a fortune!"

She watched the pieces scatter across the floor, feeling like it was money draining away.

Mark was visibly distressed, ...