Chapter 5


Chapter 5:

Joyce’s voice was the epitome of consideration.

“Alexander, I know you care for me, but this is a matter for our family. Calling the police could lead to my sister’s arrest and tarnish the Harper family’s reputation. That’s the last thing I desire. Perhaps it’s best if we…”

She trailed off, her head bowing slightly, her delicate pose belying the cunning glimmer in her gaze.

“Perhaps it’s best if we just let this go.” Her suggestion stirred Caiden and caused Alexander’s brow to furrow in contemplation.

His cold eyes bore into Daniela as he spoke with chilling authority.

“We can’t just let this go! Apologize now! Kneel and beg for forgiveness!”

Despite the sharp agony emanating from her cracked rib, Daniela stood her ground, her spine rigid, unwilling to show any sign of defeat.

moment, a cruel truth crystallized in her mind: her anguish was merely amusement to

told you, I did nothing wrong! I

closed the distance between them and delivered another harsh slap to her

Daniela, already fragile, teetered dangerously, her form shaking like a leaf in a tempest. Before she could regain her footing, a brutal kick struck her

resonant “thud,” she collapsed onto

world of

around the room, sending a jolt of excruciating pain

against the floor. Blood started to ooze

the doorway, the nurse could no longer stand to watch the

rushed over to aid Daniela, then turned to

“I’ve seen the reports.

How can you treat her with such cruelty? She’s seriously hurt, and without proper care,

Alexander threw a frosty, scornful look at Daniela, who lay crumpled on the floor. His gaze was icy, seeing her as nothing more than a

ignored. Joyce may be forgiving, but your actions were severe, and you need to

kneel here until you acknowledge your

He then addressed Caiden.

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