NovelEnglishChapter 967: Back then, Daniela had thought she wouldn't have to wait long. She'd understand sooner than they realized.
"Fine," Daniela said coolly. "You have a month. If they're still standing after that, don't blme for handling it my way." Alexander's eyes gleamed. "Deal! Givea month, and they'll be gone without a trace!" With that, Daniela rose from her seat, ready to leave.
Alexander sighed with mild regret. "Had I known you weren't feeling well, I would've rescheduled. My apologies. Once this is settled, I'll host a banquet-you have to be there." As Daniela stood, a gust of air carried the scent of steak toward her, making her wrinkle her nose in discomfort. The reaction hit before she could suppress it.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAlexander let his gaze linger on Daniela's face before it inadvertently drifted to her abdomen. It was a fleeting moment before he looked away. "Daniela, perhaps I should go with you to the hospital? Stomach troubles are not to be taken lightly," he suggested, his tone heavy with concern.
Daniela headed for the door, replying dismissively, "That won't be necessary. I already have a family doctor." Alexander followed her to the staircase, his eyes lingering on her long after she had disappeared from view.
"Norton, chere," Alexander commanded, his voice low and serious.
"Mr. Bennett, what can I do for you?" Norton Truman asked promptly.
"Do you still have that cousin working at Elite Lux?" Alexander asked. A nod from Norton confirmed it. Source file: galnov☐☐"Good. I need him to monitor Daniela's health closely," Alexander continued. Norton's expression shifted to confusion.
"Check if she's pregnant," Alexander instructed, his words deliberate.
If she was, he would need to tamper with her food to prevent any chance of a child. Daniela belonged to him alone! If she ever had a child, it would be his and no one else's! The thought of her bearing a child that wasn't his filled him with violent jealousy.
All of this turmoil was Joyce's doing! Had Joyce not interfered, he would never have lost Daniela.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThe secretary noticed a frightening malice flash in Alexander's eyes.
In the dark basement of a villa, Joyce lay bloodied and barely conscious, her body sprawled in a pool of her own blood. Alexander, finished with his brutal assault, tossed the whip aside with contempt.
He then stepped on Joyce's face, pressing down with his shoe. "You liked the scent of blood, didn't you? Well, now's your chance to indulge!" His shoe pressed firmly against Joyce's blood-streaked face as he spoke coldly. "Joyce, your end is deserved."
The night dragged on, filled with the harsh sound of a whip cracking.
om Joyce, nearly lifeless was barely conscious when an elderly man intervened, pulling Alexander away by his arm.
With a mocking sneer, Alexander left without looking back. In the dim light, Joyce, battered and weak, secretly grasped a small shard of glass in her hand.
Daniela had just walked out of Alexander's hotel when she received a piece of news. Natalie had returned as a celebrated international actress. She had gone straight to Elite Lux, insisting on meeting with Daniela. Concern was evident on Lillian's face as she fretted over Daniela's well-being.
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