Heir to the Richmond Empire

Chapter 123: Dexter, be careful!

Sandy sat alone in a dimly lit corner of the bar, her fingers tracing the rim of her half-empty bottle of alcohol as she drowned her sorrows in the familiar haze of intoxication. It had been a long time since she had found herself in such a state, reminiscing over the series of events that had led her to this moment of despair.

She couldn't help but recall the first time she had crossed paths with Dexter, back when he was just a bar attendant. She had come to the bar seeking solace in the bottom of a glass after a heated argument with her parents. It was in that very bar that she had nearly fallen victim to the cruel intentions of some unruly patrons, only to be rescued by Dexter's timely intervention. His act of kindness had sparked a connection between them, one that blossomed into a love story she had once believed would defy the odds and stand the test of time.

But somewhere along the way, she had let her parents' influence cloud her judgment, succumbing to their manipulative sche