I ran faster - straight into a solid chest . Strong arms steadied me . Alexander's hand curved over my waist , his eyes flicking to the safe in my arms . " Running off in such a hurry ? " " Mr. Crestfall- " He brushed his thumb across my throat , catching the tremor of a swallowed sob . Only then did I realize tears were streaming down my face again . His gaze darkened , and without warning he swept me up in his arms . " Ah- ! " I gasped , clutching his neck , the safe nearly slipping from my grasp . " Don't be afraid . " His teeth grazed my ear as he growled low . " Hold on . " In the stretch limousine , Alexander abandoned all restraint . He pressed me into the leather seats , kissing me with a ferocity that burned away thought . It was rougher than ever before . Only when I pounded weakly on his shoulder , breath stolen , did he finally pull back . " Wear this . " He slipped something over my wrist . I looked down - an elegant jade bracelet . " From now on , you only accept my gifts. You don't take his . " His fingers slid beneath the hem of my dress , voice ragged with possessiveness . " And you don't see him again . " My mind spun , my body already surrendering . I could only whimper a broken " yes , " nodding helplessly until I collapsed against him . So I didn't see the Bugatti speeding up behind us . At the gates of Crestfall Manor , Victor's car spun into a hard drift , blocking the limousine's path . He slammed the door open , striding toward us . The outline of a holstered gun pressed against his hip . " Put her down . " His pistol leveled at Alexander's temple . " Don't make me spill blood here . " But Alexander only pulled me tighter , calm as steel . Chapter 7 9.09 % " Did you forget ? " he said coolly . " We were legally married three days ago . " He raised his left hand , the wedding band glinting under the lights . " By family law , you should be calling me brother - in - law . " His voice dropped , deliberate , " She is my wife . Recognized by your parents , delivered in your family's car . " Trembling , I lifted my left hand . The diamond's brilliance slashed through Victor's eyes . " Bella ... " His face shattered . In that split second of hesitation , Alexander moved - flipping him over his shoulder and slamming him to the ground . Victor was up in an instant , his fist cracking across Alexander's jaw with the force of a storm . " She's mine ! She grew up under my roof . " Alexander took the punch , blood staining his lips , but he only smirked . " Really ? Then why hand her to me with a drugged drink ? " Victor went pale . " That was only- " "Only a performance ? " Alexander's laugh was sharp as glass . He bent , scooping me up once more , pressing a kiss against my temple . " Too bad , Victor . Pretend or not - she's mine now . " Victor's face twisted , ready to strike again . But I caught his sleeve , voice shaking . " Mr. Lowe . Did you forget ? You once told me if I wanted to marry , you'd give me your blessing . " Alexander barked a laugh , triumphant . He turned , carrying me toward the villa . Over his shoulder , his voice rang out , cruel and deliberate , " Oh - and thank you , Victor , for taking such good care of my wife all these years. " His lips curled , emphasizing the last word . " I've wanted her ... for a long , long time , My breath caught , horror flashing through me - before his mouth crashed against mine again , silencing me in a kiss laced with iron and dominance . It wasn't until the bedroom door slammed open that I saw it - Alexander retrieving a USB from the nightstand . The screen lit up with crystal clarity , the footage of me drugging his drink that night at the gala . K Chapter 7 9.09 % " Babe , " his voice was soft , mocking , dangerous , " every corner of that ballroom had cameras . " He slipped off his watch , slow and deliberate . " Now let's discuss how you plan to make this up to me . " Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!