As Alex approached the house entrance, Sophia noticed that Alex
was behind her."Haven’t you had enough?"
"Believe me," Alex replied, "running into you is the last thing I wanted today."
Sophia stepped out, blocking his path.
"So, what is it then? Are you here to remind me of the biggest mistake of my life?"
"Mistake?" Alex’s tone grew colder.
"I could say the same. You think I enjoyed waking up and realizing I’d wasted my time with someone so shallow?"
"Shallow?" Sophia’s eyes flashed with anger.
"You’re just bitter because you know I’m right. You’re nothing but a loser, a gold-digger."
Alex laughed, shaking his head.
"You’re delusional. I don’t need anything from you, least of your money."
Sophia stepped even closer, her finger jabbing the air between them.
"Then what do you want? To ruin my life even more?"
"No, I’m not here to ruin anything." Alex locked his eyes with hers. "I’m meeting my fiancée."
"Your fiancée? You have a fiancée?" Sophia shocked.
"I’m here to meet someone named Sophia Lancaster at this address," Alex’s patience wearing thin.
"I’m not looking for you. So, if you can help me out, call her, and I’ll leave as soon as possible."
WTF?!
Sophia paused, her expression shifting from shock to realization.
"Wait... you're here for that Sophia Lancaster?"
Alex coldly replied.
"Yes! Can you please just get her? I don't have time for games."
Sophia bit her lip, trying to mask the confusion swirling inside her.
"There’s no need to call anyone. I’m... I’m Sophia Lancaster."
They stood there, staring at each other in stunned silence.
Just then, a voice called out from inside the mansion.
"Alexander Leonhart!"
An old man stepped out, his face lighting up with a wide smile.
"Master told me you would come today! What are you doing out there?"
"Grandfather," Sophia called.
The old man, Abraham Lancaster, turned towards them, his eyes twinkling with amusement.
He looked between them, his smile growing even wider as if he had been waiting for this moment.
"So, you've met Alex, your fiancé. It’s great to know you both know each other."
Sophia quickly interjected, "We are not—"
"Call your parents, Sophia," Abraham said, cutting her off.
"Gather everyone in the Great Hall. I have an announcement. You both are going to get married today."
Sophia stood, shocked.
"Finally, my long-held wish can be fulfilled today," Abraham’s voice trembled with happiness.
He walked over to Alex, his hand reaching out to grasp Alex’s.
"Come, let’s go to the Great Hall. You’ll meet your in-laws."
Sophia watched them walk away, disbelief and anger surging through her.
She had lost her virginity to that man, and now she was supposed to lose her future too.
"This can't be happening!"
She had dreamed of an extraordinary fiancé, someone worthy, someone heroic, not any rubbish!
Instead, she was now being handed to a man she could have picked off the street.
As CEO of Lancaster Group, known for her beauty and bright future, how could she marry such a man?
What would people think?
"No," she decided. "I'll stop this marriage, no matter the cost."
***
In the Great Hall, Abraham guided Alex to an honored seat.
"How is Master?"
"Still healthy after a hundred years," Alex replied.
"You’re young, successful, and humble. I’m fortunate to have a grandson-in-law like you. Sophia is a good person; please give her a chance to get to know you better."
Alex nodded politely, but he doubt the possibility.
Sophia didn’t look like she wanted the chance.
"Wonderful, wonderf—" Abraham laugh joyfully.
However, just then, an angry voice cut in.
"Are you insane?! Sophia cannot marry him!"
Lady Lancaster, Abraham's wife, angrily stormed into the Great Hall.
She was flanked by their two sons and two daughters-in-law, with Sophia trailing behind them.
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Alex glanced back at Renata and shook his head.“Did they hit your head too hard?”She stared at him blankly.“What are you talking about?”He frowned in disbelief.“No sane woman asks about making love while she’s lying injured in a hospital bed.”“I didn’t mean this very moment,” Renata answered quickly, clearly embarrassed.“Let’s make it never,” Alex replied flatly.“What?”“I refuse,” he said firmly.“Are you sure?” Renata studied him, trying to understand. She had forced herself to be brave, to offer intimacy as a way of saying thanks.In her mind, that kind of offer usually made men thrilled and eager. She absolutely believed no one would reject her.She was a duke’s daughter, admired wherever she went, breathtakingly beautiful and fully aware of her effect on people.Yet after gathering all her courage, after swallowing her pride and speaking honestly, the man in front of her dismissed her without hesitation.And that stung more than any of her visible wounds.Alex folded his
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Matthias’s face went completely white. Panic tore through him as the words poured out in a frantic, broken rush.“Renata—please. I was wrong. I was wrong to ask for the sixth-generation VÖXEN. I was greedy. Disgusting. Shameless.”His legs trembled, barely able to keep him standing.“I’m sorry,” he choked. “I swear I’ll never do it again. Never. Please… please forgive me.”“That’s it?” Renata snapped. “You think forgiveness will end all of this?” Her eyes burned as she stared at him. “Fine. Then I’ll sit back and eat popcorn while I watch your entire family die. Good luck.”Baron Sturmfels turned to Renata and dropped his head.“Renata, please forgive what my son did to you,” he begged. “He was blinded by greed. I’ll repay every cent he stole from you. All of it. Please—tell Mr. Saint-Claire to spare my family. We are innocent.”Renata’s scream ripped through the room.“Innocent?” Tears streamed down her face as her voice shattered. “He took all my money. Fine—you can return it. But w
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Bruno stared at Count Oskar, frozen in disbelief. His mind went blank, like a circuit had been burned out.Count Oskar Winterhagen.The underground overlord of Winchester.Bruno was nothing more than a local leader, a small-time figure ruling a narrow slice of territory. But Count Oskar? He ruled this entire area.No—he ruled the city’s shadows themselves. Every man in Winchester’s underworld knew his name. He was absolute power.Bruno never imagined he would cross paths with someone like that—especially over something so trivial.All of this, just because Matthias had asked him to deal with a minor nuisance.Matthias, completely unaware of who Count Oskar was, had just been struck down by Oskar’s men.Dazed and furious, he leaned close to Bruno and whispered through clenched teeth, “Bruno, what the hell is going on? Who is this old man? Can’t you handle him? I’ll give you another hundred thousand dollars.”The moment those words left his mouth, Bruno started shaking.The next second,
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Matthias didn’t hesitate. He activated his bracelet and placed the call.“Bruno,” he said coldly. “I’m at Winchester Central Hospital. Bring a few of your men. There’s a brat here who needs to be taught what fear really is. I’ll pay you a hundred thousand dollars.”Across the room, Alex Saint-Claire didn’t call anyone. He didn’t need to. He glanced around, already calculating—he could wipe out everyone here if he wanted.But death would be too easy. Too merciful.So he sent a single text to Oscar.Send your people to Winchester Central Hospital. Room 802. Something needs to be cleaned up. Now.When Matthias noticed Alex typing on his bracelet, he sneered.“Hah. What’s that supposed to be—calling backup?” He laughed coldly. “Starting to feel scared? You can kneel right now and lick my shoes. Maybe then I’ll forgive you.”“I need someone to clean up,” Alex replied with a faint smile. “Like I said earlier, I’ll make sure both of you live the most painful life possible.”Matthias burst in
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Upon arriving at Winchester Central Hospital, Renata lay on a ward bed, barely recognizable. Her body was mapped with bruises and cuts, her face pale and swollen. A thick cast wrapped her right leg, heavy and unforgiving.She looked shattered—physically and emotionally.Alex paused at the doorway.This was a grown woman who had trusted the wrong man, been betrayed, had her heart crushed—and now paid for it with blood and broken bones.The moment Renata saw him, her red, swollen eyes filled instantly. Tears spilled down her cheeks in an endless stream.“Alex…” Her voice broke completely.She collapsed into sobs.“Sofina will arrive soon,” Alex said quietly as he moved to her bedside and sat down. He didn’t rush her. He let her cry.When her sobs grew heavier, Alex’s expression softened. His voice dropped.“Did you find out the truth?”Renata nodded weakly, her chest shaking.“After Sofina sent me your video… I felt something was wrong. I couldn’t ignore it. So Itracked him in secret.”
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“I’ll give you one last chance,” the guard said coldly. “Hand Miss Silberkreuz the book, or you die right here.”Alex laughed. It was short and sharp.“When you threaten someone with death,” he said, “have you already decided how you’ll die?”“We are Silberkreuz,” the lead guard sneered. “Who here would dare touch us? You think the Duke would ever side with you?”Klaus nodded, “I think the Duke would ask why his granddaughter started a bloodbath over a book she never owned.”Leonora’s gaze snapped to Klaus, eyes flashing.“You would really drag my grandfather into this?”“Miss Leonora, there’s no need to talk anymore,” the lead guard said impatiently. “Just kill them.”The other guards activated their laser weapons. A low hum filled the air.“Wait,” Leonora said sharply.“There’s nothing to wait for,” the lead guard replied. “We need to show them who we are. Everyone—kill that man and take the book.”Klaus and his men raised their weapons.Pauline squeezed her eyes shut and pressed he
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