Chapter 5 Before Sophia could react, Olivia had already charged over with bodyguards. "Search her!" She snapped. Sophia struggled backward: "I didn't steal..." But bodyguards roughly pinned her down, stripping her clothes publicly. "Found it!" Olivia lifted the blue diamond necklace, declaring triumphantly. She backhanded another slap, blood trickling from Sophia's mouth. "Hadn't learned your lesson last time?" She shrieked. ་་(མལA་ Sophia's vision darkened, but she insisted: "I didn't steal... There is security cameras here. You can check the foot..." "Slap!" Another slap cut her off. Olivia turned to Alexander, voice venomous: "Alexander, seems she still clings to you. Last time she scalded Emily on purpose, now stealing Emily's necklace. We have to make her really know her place!" She flashed a cruel grin: "Saw a beggar outside. Let him have her tonight?" Sophia's blood froze. Next second, Alexander murmured "Hmm," eyes filled with utter disgust. Lightning struck her soul. She lunged, grabbing his sleeve: "I didn't steal it! I feel nothing for you! Alexander, check the cameras, I. " Olivia paled, snarling: "Drag her!" 0.0 % 10:52 Sophia clung to Alexander's sleeve, knuckles whitening. He pried her fingers off one by one. Coldness spread from fingertips to heart. As the last finger released, his voice cut through: "Filth." She bit down hard, tears cascading. Memories flooded-days he cradled her like treasure, times he fretted over her slightest scratch... A year ago, when she'd had a fever of 39 degrees Celsius, he'd flown back from abroad overnight and kept vigil for three days. Half a year ago, when a wealthy heir had hit on her at a banquet, the man's family business had declared bankruptcy the next day. Three months ago, when she'd craved cake at midnight, he'd driven there himself to buy it-only to get into a car acci- dent. Over the past year, he'd taken her countless times, day and night, as if he were addicted to her. Now he stood under banquet hall chandeliers, handing her to a filthy beggar. He even wiped his fingers with a handkerchief, as if touching something vile. Bodyguards threw her into a dim guest room, deadbolting the door. She curled in the corner, back wounds burning. Soon the door creaked open. A sour-stenched man shuffled in- ragged clothes, matted hair, yellow-toothed grin, eyes glinting obscenely. "Pretty thing..." He rubbed his hands, lunging. Sophia screamed, dodged, hurled a lamp. He cursed, slapped her face. "Bitch, dare to disobey again? Sophia said tonight I can do whatever I want..." He pinned Sophia on the bed, filthy hands ripping open her collar. sperately, She screamed and kicked nails clawing bloody streaks on his face until he bound her wrists with his belt. Just as he was about to succeed, Sophia groped for the vase on the nightstand. "Crash!" 33.7 % 10:52 Chapter 5 The vase shattered over his skull. He groaned and collapsed. She broke free, stumbling out the door. The hallway stood empty. Barefoot, she fled for her life, terrified the beggar might chase her. Panicked, she pushed open an ajar door and slipped inside. Darkness swallowed the room. She held her breath, curled in the corner. Safe at last... Just as she started to relax, the bathroom door swung open- "Who's there?" Alexander's low voice slurred through the darkness, thick with alcohol. Her blood turned to ice. 84.6 % Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!