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Chapter 145

ALEXANDER

This wasn’t the time for it. I clenched my fists as I stood in the doorway, staring at Eliza, Why did she have Vanessa call me? If I’d emergency was about her, I wouldn’t have nished back. Not now, not ever.

own this so–called

I felt my anger simmer as I imagined what Baina would think if she knew I’d dropped everything to deal with this mess. She would be vid. I’d worked too hard to cam her trust again, and this? This was just mother obstacle.

“Say what you want, Eliza,” I said coldly, my voter steady as I stepped inside.

Her face lit up in that fake way of bers, and I had to fight the urge to look away. “Long time no speak, Alex,” she said sweetly, her tone enough to make my skin crawl. “I missed you.”

“Missed me?” I repeated, my voice dripping with disdain. “You missed me after everything you’ve done?” My focus narrowing on her like a laser.

“Why did you do it, Eliza?” My voice was calm on the surface, but beneath it was a sea of fury,

Her brow furrowed, confusion etched across her face. “Do what?” she asked cautiously.

Vanessa, who had been hovering nearby, jumped in. “Alex,” she said with a nervous chockle. “Maybe you should sit down and talk this through. Eliza’s Just- H

“Stay out of this,” I snapped, turning my glare on her. My voice cut through the air like a blade, silencing her instantly.

“I’m not done with you either,” I snapped. “You’ve got a lot to answer for, Vanessa. Don’t think for a second that I’ve forgotten how you played a part in

Vanessa flinched, her mouth shutting as if she’d been slapped. She took a step back, her earlier bravado evaporating. Good. I wasn’t done with her yet either. She was part of the reason my life was turned upside down.

Turning back to Eliza, I leaned in closer.”

“Why did you h

huet my sen?”

I demanded, my voice lower but no less intense,

Her eyes widened, panic flashing briefly before she masked it with faux Innocence. “What are you talking about?” she stammered.

*You know exactly what I’m talking about,” I growled, my fists clenching at my sides. “You poisoned Liam. You thought I wouldn’t find out?”

Eliza’s hands trembled as she reached out toward me, her voice shaky. Alex, I didn’t—”

*Don’t you dare lie to me! I roared, cutting her off. My voice echoed through the room, making Vanessa gasp audibly.

Eliza’s façade cracked, her lip quivering as tears welled in her eyes. “I just thought..” she began, her words tumbling out in a desperate rush. “I thought if Liam wasn’t in the picture, we could… we could have a life together. Just us. You were always so busy with him, so consumed by him. I wanted you to set me, Alex. I wanted us to be together like we were supposed to.”

Her words hit me like a freight train. The sheer selfishness, the utter disregard for my son’s life–It made my blood boil. My hands acted before my mind could catch up, and I slapped her across the face.

The root went deathly silent as the sound echoed. Vanessa gasped, but I didn’t care.

Eliza stumbled, clutching her cheek as she looked up at me with wide, terrified eyes.

“You tried to kill my son,” I said, my voice eerily calm now. “You’re not a woman, Eliza. You’re a monster.”

She opened her mouth to protest, but I wasn’t done, Grabbing her by the collar, I hauled her to her feet: She let out a strangled cry as my hand tightened around her throat,

“Alex, stop!” Vanessa screamed, rushing forward.

“Stay out of this,” I backed, my glare pinning her in place.

Eliza clawed at my hands, choking our sobs as she begged for mercy. “Please, Alex… I didn’t mean to—”