Their Villain, The Mogul's Beloved

Chapter 36

Chapter 36

“Come blow out the candles.” Alexei waved a hand, ignoring Lucas completely, repeating the words. only to Natasha behind him.

Alexei’s dismissive attitude, without even a glance his way, treated Lucas like nothing more than a lowly insect. It grated on him.

Worse, he felt Natasha slip from behind him, actually walking toward Alexei. She even complained, “Why’d you light them without me? The wax will drip into the cake.”

Alexei chuckled, pulling her close by the waist, guiding her to the table. Standing, he loomed over her, as if tucking her wholly into his embrace.

I’ll eat the dirty bits,” Alexei murmured. Then he urged softly, “Make a wish first.”

Natasha was used to his casual closeness. They acted like an intimate couple, shutting out the uninvited guest. Lucas flushed red, fury blazing in his eyes. “Natasha,” he shouted.

Alexei, who’d been watching Natasha softly, snapped his gaze at Lucas. Those hazel eyes, filled with ethal intent, pinned him in place. Lucas felt like prey cornered by a beast.

Under Alexei’s imposing aura, Natasha calmly made her wish. Opening her eyes, she puffed her cheeks and blew out the candles. The rich scent of the cake brought genuine delight to her.

For Lucas, every silent second was agony. Alexei stood behind her, like a fierce guardian protecting his treasure, forbidding any approach. Lucas could only watch their closeness and intimacy.

In this helpless observation, Lucas noticed details he’d forced himself to ignore. Alexei wore slightly worn men’s slippers.

A man as notoriously fastidious as Alexei wouldn’t wear someone else’s old shoes unless they were his own–he must have been here a while.

And Alexei’s clothes were comfy loungewear. No one would change into clothes like this in a stranger’s house. Plus, Natasha’s place has never had men’s clothes stocked.

Two place settings were laid out on the table. Before he arrived, they were likely about to share a late meal.

And Natasha’s favorite marshmallow pillow was gone from the couch, replaced by a man’s suit jacket.

Every detail pierced Lucas’s heart like a blade. During the time he and Natasha had been locked in their quarrel, Alexei had slithered in to take advantage.

imagining what else Alexei–who’d stolen

behind

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blowing out the candles and making her wish. Lucas spoke, his voice

stood straight. Only now, with the cake safe, did she fully

guest. “Get

recklessly. “Do you even know who he is? Alexei, the guy from the Turner

unnervingly calm.

watching from the sidelines, chuckled softly. His finger tapped the table–he

at her. “We’ve known each

years, and you still let her slip away. Pathetic.”

to Natasha, pleading. “Natasha, come with me. Let’s get out of here. Stop trying to provoke me with

for your birthday. No Olivia. No one else. I won’t be late

eyes were red–rimmed, his pride shattered. A spoiled heir

humble.

was unyielding. “I’d never tried to provoke you.

Lucas.”

to believe it. Of the two possibilities–that Natasha was using Alexei to get a rise out of

more.

What gives him the right to stand beside

Don’t be afraid. The

Lucas’s face as he reached for Natasha. Her expression was

had nothing to do with Alexei. Wake up, Lucas. It’s over. You have no

“Mr. Wright, don’t slander me. Natasha

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