---- Chapter 11 Alexandra Smith POV: Edward gently kissed Carla's forehead, a grotesque parody of tenderness, before handing her over to her brother. "Take her back to her room. Make sure she rests." As soon as they were gone, he turned back to me, his face a mask of cold fury. He walked over to where | was struggling to sit up and, without a word of warning, slapped me across the face. The force of the blow sent my head snapping back, and | collapsed onto the floor, the taste of blood once again filling my mouth. "You want a divorce?" he sneered, standing over me. "Fine. But you'll leave with nothing. Not a penny. You'll walk out of this with nothing but the clothes on your back." "You're the one who committed adultery," | choked out, spitting a small trickle of blood onto the pristine white floor. "The law is on my side." He laughed, a harsh, humorless sound. "You have no proof. And who do you think a judge will believe? Me, the grieving father, or you, the hysterical woman who tried to murder his pregnant girlfriend?" He crouched down, his face inches from ---- mine. "You killed my son, Alexandra. Did you really think I'd let you profit from that?" The accusation, so utterly divorced from reality, ignited a fresh wave of fury within me. "You are a sick, twisted monster, Edward." His eyes flickered, a brief flash of uncertainty. He knew. Deep down, beneath the drugs and the manipulation, he knew | was telling the truth. "The only thing | ever loved was destroyed by your family," he hissed, his composure returning. "Being allowed to live is the only mercy you'll get from me." "You're a coward," | taunted, my voice raspy. "Hiding behind your mother and your mistress. You're nothing but a pathetic little boy in a man's suit." His face contorted in a snarl. "And you're a whore. Don't think | don't know about you and Gabriel Oliver. The whole city was whispering about it when you 'eloped' with me." The accusation was so absurd it was almost laughable. "Gabriel is like a father to me!" "So you say," he sneered. He stood up and pulled out his phone. "But that's not the story the world is going to hear." He began to type, a cruel smile spreading across his face. "By the time I'm done with you, your name will be mud. Your company will be bankrupt. You'll be a pariah. No one will ever believe a word you say." ---- | scrambled to my feet, trying to grab the phone from his hand. "No, Edward, please!" He kicked my hand away and held the phone out of my reach, his thumb hovering over the 'post' button. "It's too late, Alexandra," he said, his voice filled with venomous satisfaction. "Welcome to your new life." | sank to the floor, defeated, tears of pure, helpless rage streaming down my face. A moment later, a nurse rushed in, her face pale with alarm. She helped me back to my bed, her touch gentle. My phone buzzed on the nightstand. A news alert. The headline was a punch to the gut: "Tech CEO Alexandra Smith in Alleged Affair with Mentor Amidst Tragic Miscarriage." My world was collapsing, and my husband was the one holding the demolition button. | grabbed my phone and dialed Gabriel's number. Before the call could connect, the door burst open again. Dianne Cardenas stormed in, her face a mask of triumph. She snatched the phone from my hand. "Calling your lover for help?" she sneered. "Give that back to me," | demanded, my voice shaking. "You are a disgrace to this family," she spat. "Just like your murderous mother." ---- "My mother was not a murderer," | shot back, my voice rising. "But you know who was, don't you, Dianne? You were there. You watched Edward's mother fall down those stairs. You watched her die. And you did nothing." Title: A Princess? No! I'm the Female General! In "A Princess? No! I'm the Female General!" by CrushReel, Adela Taylor, a noble family's daughter, disguises herself as her brother to secure their Duke title by joining the army. Despite facing obstacles, she achieves remarkable success. However, upon her triumphant return, her brother betrays her, setting off a chain of events that will test her resolve and reveal hidden truths. This captivating novel delves into themes of secrets, reincarnation, revenge, murder, and drama. Adela's journey from deception to betrayal is filled with intrigue and suspense as she navigates through a world where power dynamics and family loyalties collide. What sets this story apart is its strong female lead who defies expectations and challenges societal norms in a quest for justice and redemption. Experience the riveting tale of Adela Taylor online at CrushReel and witness the transformation of a princess into a formidable female general.