191. Javier I hated losing control especially at a time like this when I thought I had everything where I wanted it. "There is nothing you can do now, Javier. You failed a long time ago! You were a failure then and you will always be one." Her words sliced through me like a rusted blade, taunting, mocking and painful. Without thinking, I drove my fist into her face. The sickening crunch of impact was followed by a sharp gasp, blood trickling down her split lip. But instead of fear, she laughed—a cruel, hollow sound that made my skin crawl. "Haha, that only proves how much of a failure you are. Striking a woman?" Her voice was laced with amusement, unfazed by the blood staining her teeth. "Anyway, if I were you…" she dared to continue, even in this state, "I would make that pup stop cr

