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.

her anguish was merely amusement to someone who held no

already told you, I did nothing wrong! I am innocent, and I refuse to

finished speaking when Caiden closed the distance between

dangerously, her form shaking like a leaf in a tempest. Before she could regain her footing, a brutal kick struck her in the

“thud,” she collapsed onto her

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reverberated around the room, sending a jolt of excruciating pain that surged from her knees to her

herself with her palms against the floor. Blood started to ooze through the bandages wrapped

the nurse could no longer stand to watch

then turned

“I’ve seen the reports.

married, you’re supposed to protect each other. How can you treat her with such cruelty? She’s seriously hurt, and without proper care, this injury could

so vicious as my wife.” 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 mere fleck of dust on his

forgiving, but your actions were severe, and you need

will kneel here until you acknowledge

He then addressed Caiden.

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