Chapter 14

Alexander's breath nearly stopped as the scene from five years ago came crashing back into his mind. The windshield had shattered on impact, and Matthias had thrown himself over the passenger seat, shielding Vanessa with his body. All of this had happened simply because Matthias had uncovered Lucille's plan to steal the Hawke family fortune. Alexander could still remember all the things Lucille had once said about love and loyalty. His fist slammed down on the desk, and blood dripped through his knuckles. With a loud bang, the wine glass hit the bar counter hard, red liquid splashing out like drops of blood. "What the hell has Alexander been so busy with lately?" Lucille snapped with her eyes fixed on Kevin, demanding answers. Kevin smirked, his gaze ice-cold. "Shouldn't you know best, Ms. Watson? After all, you're his 'true love,' aren't you?" Those last words were laced with sarcasm. Lucille narrowed her eyes, her nails digging into her palm. Alexander had been acting col