Chapter 5 My brother was the Cross family head , a powerful figure throughout the city - even people from the capital had to show him respect . There was no way he'd tolerate a subordinate defying him repeatedly . Just as my brother was about to lose his temper , Caspian suddenly came over and called out , " Brother - in - law ! " [ ] " Brother - in - law , I can vouch for this bodyguard . That woman really did steal something first , so he was just punishing her . " [ ] Senna was still pressing my head down , and the blood in my throat kept me from saying a word - I could only keep struggling , trying to get my brother's attention . ] But my brother was in a hurry to find someone and decided to ignore the bodyguard's insolence and leave . [ ] Just as the bodyguard was breathing a sigh of relief , my brother suddenly turned around - but he wasn't looking at me . He was looking at Phoenix , who was passed out behind the trash can . [ ] He had someone help Phoenix up and gave Caspian a hostile look . " What happened here ? " Caspian said without missing a beat , " He hurt my girlfriend . Family or not , he needs to pay . Surely Mr. Cross won't interfere in family business . " [ ] My brother's expression shifted - I knew he was remembering what I'd said about changing the engagement . [ ] " Phoenix and I have a connection , and I don't believe he's that kind of person . Handle the thief however you want , but I'm taking Phoenix with me . " [ ] Caspian wanted to refuse , but one look from my brother - who'd spent years in power - shut him up . He could only watch helplessly as my brother took Phoenix away . After my brother left , Caspian's ass - kissing expression disappeared . ] He kicked me like I was a dead dog . I suddenly started laughing coldly . The pressure on my head was gone , and after coughing hard several times , my voice gradually returned . ] ] " Senna , if you're really the Cross heiress , why didn't you tell him who you were when he was right here ? " Before Senna could answer , Caspian kicked me again , making me curl up in pain . [ ] " Senna is the real Cross heiress . Don't you dare try to cause trouble , you bitch . " ] But what surprised me was that Senna didn't look guilty or panicked at all . ] " Hmph , the Cross family has enemies everywhere . I can't reveal my identity in public like that . " " For my safety , I need to wait until I'm alone with my brother to tell him . " ] " Now that everyone's gone , why don't you apologize to Senna ? " ] " If you still won't give in , drowning a suicidal patient in the hospital pool wouldn't be such a big deal . " [ ] I bit my lip hard and refused to speak . I'd already died once in my past life - I wasn't afraid of anything this time . [ ] Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!