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Gilbert laughed cruelly, his eyes flashing dangerously, and without hesitation, he slapped Sophia across the face."You filthy little bitch, don't ever look at me like that again!"Unsatisfied with just a slap, Gilbert swiftly kicked Sophia in the stomach, driving the air from her lungs.Sophia doubled over, choking, nausea overwhelming her.But Gilbert wasn't done; he yanked her by her long, beautiful hair, forcing her to face him."Listen carefully," Gilbert hissed through clenched teeth, his face inches from hers."I enjoy a woman playing hard to get, but there’s a limit. Push me too far, and I'll destroy everyone you love."A twisted smile crossed his lips."Refuse me again, and your entire family will rot in jail, one by one. I'll start with your brother and won't stop until I've ruined anyone who's ever known you."Sophia stared back at him, eyes wide in horror, her head throbbing with pain and tears streaming down her face.The shocking truth of Gilbert's monstrous nature was l
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Gilbert coughed, clearing his throat, his voice firm and dignified.“Mrs. Florence, I don’t want people spreading nasty rumors about me. You know I'm a gentleman—I’ve got a reputation and dignity to uphold.”“Taking advantage of situations like this just isn't my style.”Florence gave a slow, reassuring nod. “You’re right, of course. I trust you completely—that’s why I know you'll take good care of her.”Gilbert shifted slightly, his eyes darting to Sophia.“Then perhaps you could take Sophia to the penthouse first? I'll stop by later to check on her—if you think that’s appropriate.”“Of course, Mr. Guise,” Florence replied warmly.“You truly are a man of honor.” She gently helped Sophia to her feet, and together with the waitress, guided her toward the door.As they assisted Sophia out, Gilbert's eyes followed every graceful movement of her figure, desire burning like wildfire within him.A smirk played across his lips, dark anticipation stirring inside him as his arousal grew.“Let’
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“Mother,” Sophia pleaded desperately. “Please don’t make me do this.”But Florence stayed on her knees, gripping Sophia’s hands tightly.“Sophia, for God’s sake, I’m your mother! I know what’s best for you, whether you see it now or not. One day, you’ll thank me for this.”Sophia's eyes filled with tears, blurring the world around her.The happiness she’d longed for was finally within reach—so close she could almost touch it—yet fate snatched it away like a cruel joke.Why did it have to be this hard? Why did love with Alex feel like a battle she was always destined to lose?Hadn’t she already paid the price in tears and silence? How much more did she have to bleed just to be happy?“Sophia, I will stay here on my knees until you agree,” Florence declared stubbornly.Jack also followed his mother and start kneeling.“Sister, are you really going to abandon your own family? Do you have no heart left to save us?”“We’re not asking you to die—we’re asking you to marry Gilbert Guise. He’s
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Inside the locked room, Florence paced anxiously, her mind racing faster in these past thirty minutes than it had in the last three years.Panic gnawed at her chest as she frantically searched for a way out—for herself and her precious son.Suddenly, the lock clicked, and the door swung open.Florence turned sharply as Ricardo, their family lawyer, stepped inside.“Ricardo! Thank God!” Florence rushed toward him. “You have to understand—I didn’t plan any of this. James didn’t kill anyone! You must help us!”Ricardo set his briefcase down on the table and sat across from them, his expression grim.“I’m doing everything I can.”Florence grabbed the table, her knuckles white.“Ricardo, this is a huge mistake! We shouldn’t even be here!”“Listen carefully, Mrs. Lancaster,” Ricardo said calmly.“This isn’t about guilt or innocence anymore. If the authorities say James killed that girl, then in their eyes, he’s guilty.”Florence stared at him in disbelief. “What are you saying? Where is the
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Sophia stared across the road at Alex and Lyra, her heart sinking.One was her closest friend, and the other was the man who once gave her everything.But back then, none of that mattered.Now, when she was finally ready to give him her heart, all that awaited her was pain.“Well,” Gilbert whispered suddenly from behind her, his voice dripping with mockery, “don’t you think they make a lovely couple, Sophia?”She sighed, exhaustion filling her voice. “Gilbert, do you really think we’d make a good couple?”“What?” Gilbert sneered. “Are you having second thoughts after everything Laura did for you?”Sophia bit her lip, anger and regret twisting inside her. “Maybe Alex was right. Maybe neither you nor Laura ever truly helped him. Which means I don’t owe either of you anything.”“You owe me, Sophia,” Gilbert growled, his voice dropping dangerously low “Laura helped free him. Now it’s your turn to repay me—or trust me, you’ll regret crossing me!”Sophia steadied her breath, meeting his co
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Sophia couldn't grasp why Alex was treating her so harshly.Didn't he realize she'd given up everything just to ensure his safety?She took a deep breath, forcing herself to think positively. Perhaps the military ordeal had left him shaken and unsettled.Maybe he was just hurt, emotionally raw.She stepped forward cautiously, eyes full of concern."Alex, what's wrong? Are you injured? Do we need to get you to a hospital?" Her voice trembled slightly with genuine worry.Alex stared back incredulously, unable to fathom her thinking.How could she be standing next to another man yet still pretend to care about him?Was there something seriously wrong with her head?He glared, bitterness coloring every word, "I'm perfectly fine, Ms. Lancaster. Thank you very much for your concern. But maybe you should worry more about your date. Your boyfriend deserves your full attention.""Boyfriend?" Sophia glanced nervously at Gilbert, instantly realizing the misunderstanding.She turned desperately b
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