Chapter 344 I Have Nothing
Alexander was quick to react, pulling Victoria into his arms before she could cause a scene. He gazed down at her flushed face, his voice filled with concern. "What's happening to you?" he asked.Victoria's response was swift and pointed. "Shouldn't the question be, what's happening to you?"Alexander was taken aback, confusion etched on his face. "What are you talking about?""You can drop the act," Victoria retorted, her tone sharp.Alexander's frown deepened. "What act am I supposedly putting on?"Victoria found the situation almost amusing. She couldn't hold back any longer. Taking a deep breath, she told him, "If you care so much about her, go take care of her. Don't come here to provoke me, okay?"Alexander's frown deepened at her words. "What are you saying, Isabella?"Hearing that name, Victoria twisted her arm harder. Alexander noticed her wrist turning red and quickly released his grip. Victoria pushed him away and made a swift exit.Alexander was momentarily stunned. After a brief pause, he saw her running out the door and followed her with long strides."Victoria. Let me go," he called out, but she had only taken a few steps when he scooped her up from the ground, holding her horizontally."If you continue to cause a scene, I'll strip you naked right here," he threatened, unable to bear her struggling.Victoria stopped, her eyes red and full of defiance. She glared at him, her gaze filled with hatred.Ignoring her hostility, Alexander carried her towards his car parked in the lot.At a traffic light, Victoria attempted to escape, but Alexander was quick to lock the door. He held her wrist firmly. "Are you out of your mind?""If I am, it's because of you," Victoria shot back.Alexander wanted to reprimand her, but seeing her tear-filled eyes, he softened and chose to remain silent.They soon arrived at Regal Retreat. Alexander didn't give Victoria a chance to escape. As soon as he exited the car, he scooped her up and carried her out. She was slender and easily held under his arm as he walked away."Alexander, let me go. You're hurting me," Victoria protested, feeling as if her bones were about to break.It was only when they entered the elevator that Alexander released her. Victoria wanted to run, but she didn't have the chance.He stood before her, his long legs that she used to admire slowly closing the distance between them.Victoria instinctively stepped back, her back hitting the wall of the elevator. She immediately placed her hands behind her for support.Alexander placed one hand on her shoulder while the other held her chin, forcing her to meet his gaze.Victoria tried to steady her racing heart, but her breath came out in short, uneven gasps.Alexander's dark eyes seemed like an abyss, instilling fear in her."Explain yourself. How am I pretending to be dumb?" His voice was low and commanding."You know I was raped, don't you?" Victoria asked, her gaze unwavering.She thought she should confront him. She wanted to see how he would react.She believed she hadn't falsely accused him. Otherwise, why had he remained silent for so long?Looking into her accusing eyes, Alexander finally spoke softly, "I know you had an incident, but I don't know who that bastard is."He gritted his teeth as he said the word "bastard," his voice filled with hatred. Whoever had hurt her deserved to die a thousand times over."Don't know? Or afraid to tell me?" Victoria asked, her eyes filled with tears and defiance."I don't know," Alexander replied, his deep blue eyes seeming bottomless."What are you afraid of, Alexander? What are you afraid of? I have nothing here," Victoria said, her voice filled with despair.
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