Love Unspoken

Upon hearing Alexander's words, a surge of indignation swelled within Quinn's heart. It felt as though she was drowning, gasping for breath in a sea of accusations.

Alexander was a formidable adversary, always quick to cast blame her way, and she was perpetually defenseless against his onslaught.

Quinn averted her gaze, her words failing her. What was the point of engaging in a futile argument? Alexander's stare was relentless, his inscrutable eyes seemingly intent on consuming her whole.

The atmosphere in the room grew progressively colder, a chill of dread settling in Quinn's bones. She attempted to rise, to escape the icy tension, but Alexander was quick to thwart her efforts. He seized her wrists, pressing them back and inadvertently squeezing an injured area.

A grimace of pain flashed across Quinn's face. She looked up at him, her eyes filled with confusion. Sunlight streamed through the windows, illuminating his face. The halo of light outlined his features, lending them a three-dimensional depth. His eyes, however, remained a pitch black, untouched by the light. Quinn struggled against his grip but to no avail.

the door. Her eyes widened in

calm, leaned down and bit her lip. He bit down hard, sending a wave of pain through Quinn's

inviting the visitor in. Quinn remained sprawled on the chair,

door swung open, she slid off the chair in her panic, taking refuge under the desk. His words echoed in

noticing the crimson stain on Alexander's lips. "Alexander, what's wrong with your mouth?" Kyle inquired. Alexander nonchalantly wiped his mouth with his thumb, dismissing the concern with a simple, "It's nothing." He then reclined in his chair, his gaze shifting to his two visitors. "What's going on?" Kyle exchanged a glance with Ruby, realizing that their reasons for visiting were not

They need your signature," she explained. Alexander flipped through the documents, instructing her to return for them the following day. Ruby hesitated before responding, "He said he needs them

to complete it as soon as possible in the next two days." Alexander's gaze

"It's the same regardless of who I work under.