Chapter 7 Sophia was dragged back to the Lee family by the bodyguards, too weak to stand straight. Before she could step through the gate, Olivia sneered and blocked her way. "Emily said you tried to seduce my brother again last night?" Olivia gripped her chin tightly, "You're lucky. I drugged that beggar, and you still escaped him." Sophia wearily lifted her eyes, "You know I've taken the money and will leave the Lee family soon... Why keep tar- geting me?" "Why?" S She suddenly laughed, as if hearing something ridiculous, "To get back at you for all the humiliation before you leave!" P She yanked Sophia's hair, "You think you can just walk away easily? Dream on! Before you get kicked out of the Lee family, I'll make you wish you were dead!" She signaled the bodyguards, "Hold her down." The next second, Sophia's arms were roughly twisted behind her back, and Olivia raised her hand, slapping her hard across the face. "Slap!" A heavy slap landed on her face. "Slap! Slap! Slap!" Slaps rained down like drops, Sophia's cheeks quickly swelling and bleeding at the corners. Just as her vision darkened and she was about to faint, a car engine sounded in the distance. Alexander walked in with his arm around Emily's waist. "What's going on here?" He asked coldly. 0.0 % 10:53 Olivia froze instantly, her face turning pale. She opened her mouth, not sure how to explain, when Emily clung to Alexander's arm and cooed. "She must have done something wrong and is being punished- Alexander, you... hurt me yesterday, didn't you prom- ise to help me with the ointment?" The usually stern Alexander now showed a doting expression. He kissed Emily's forehead softly, "I'll be gentler next time." Then, glancing at the disheveled Sophia, he said coldly, "If you're going to hit her, take her away. Emily needs her nap soon, she likes quiet, don't disturb her." Olivia, as if pardoned, beamed, "Okay!" Soon, Sophia was dragged to the farthest corner of the garden. The bodyguards held her shoulders, and Olivia slapped her face repeatedly, like rain. "Slap! Slap! Slap!" The sound of slaps continued in the quiet corner. Sophia lost count of how many she took, finally sinking into darkness. The next day, a basin of ice water poured over her head, jolting Sophia awake. "Sleep, sleep, sleep! How long are you going to sleep? Thought you were my brother's precious darling? Emily wants to see you, get up now!" Olivia's shrill voice pierced her ears. Sophia, exhausted, was pulled up roughly, every movement aggravating her injuries. Entering the living room, she saw Emily nestled in Alexander's arms, the man flipping through financial reports with one hand, feeding her a grape with the other. Just like he used to do with her. Sophia's eyelashes trembled slightly. If before Alexander had been derness to her. somewhat distant with Emily, now he completely dropped his guard, giving all his ten- It seemed that the night of erstandings had truly convinced him. 30.9 % 10:53 Chapter 7 Convinced him that the woman in his arms was the one he loved. "You're here?" 288 Vouchers Emily looked up with a smile. "Our wedding was originally scheduled for next month, but Alexander insisted on moving it up." "I haven't picked out the wedding dress or jewelry but. I need someone to go with me and give me some advice. I was going to ask Olivia, but she's going on a trip. So since that's the case, you'll keep me company these next few days." Before Sophia could speak, Alexander chimed in without looking up, "You'll keep Emily company these next few days." He paused, his voice turning icy. "If anything goes wrong, you know what will happen." With that, he closed the file and wrapped an arm around Emily's waist. "Sure you don't need me?" "No need " Emily cooed. "You usually treat work as more important than life itself. Why so clingy all of a sudden?" The corner of Alexander's mouth quirked up. He suddenly pulled her into his arms and whispered something. Emily's face instantly flushed to the roots of her ears. She lightly thumped his chest. "Alright, off to the office!" After seeing Alexander off, she shot Sophia a smug look. "We should get going too." 71.8 % 10:53 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!