Chapter 57b

The three of us froze, staring at Maximus, who had now approached. “Say that again, Midori!” the bow-legged woman and I both jumped as he yelled. His face was filled with rage, his jaw clenched tightly as if he were holding back his anger.

He suddenly grabbed Midori by the arm, and she now looked terrified. “Did you have anything to do with my wife’s disappearance?” Maximus demanded again. “Answer me!!” He was furious. Did he love his wife that much?

His face was red, and his body was trembling as I watched him hurt the bow-legged woman. She deserved it, but her appearance was now pitiful, and I feared my boos might break her bones.

“Sir,” Aries intervened, trying to hold our boss’s hand. But it had no effect. Maximus glared at Midori, refusing to let go until she answered his question.

“Answer me, Midori. Did you have anything to do with Sarina’s disappearance?” Maximus asked again.

“No, I had nothing to do with it. Remember, I was here; how could I harm her?” the terrified woman repl