36 | Rex is conscious?!

Alex became speechless, surprised at the sudden slap he was given. Why would Ronald slap him that hard?

“How dare you talk back at me, you miserable thing!” Ronald retorted, his voice thundering throughout the villa as Alex became annoyed.

Clenching his fists tightly, Alex’s eyes turned red. He didn't want to unleash his anger fueling in him, but Ronald was pushing him to limits that he could not control.

“Haha, are you angry? Oh come on, I didn't know trash bags like you get annoyed over true statements,” Ronald uttered sarcastically, intending to mock Alex and make him more annoyed. Instead, Alex calmed himself, reminding himself that Ronald was only treating him badly because Thomas accused him of being an imposter.

“Ronald, please. Let’s act more mature here,” Alex spoke softly, hoping Ronald would understand. But instead of that, Ronald flared up.

“What do you mean by that?! Do you know what you caused to my engagement party? If Grandma Evelyn didn't plead with the Harrington