Chapter 21

"A big-shot CEO of the Perkins Group, breaking promises like they're nothing? Shame on you!" Samantha struggled hard, but he was too strong. Furious and embarrassed, she could only shout. "Screw your damn agreement! You think I'll let you slip outta my hands?" Alexander looked half-crazed as he forced a kiss on her. "Ugh... get off me... stop it!" Samantha turned her head, trying to break free, but he gripped her jaw tightly, forcing her to face him while pressing another kiss onto her lips. Finally yanking one hand free, Samantha slapped him hard across the face—loud and clean. Alexander froze for a second, his dark eyes narrowing dangerously at her. "Touch me again and I swear I'll kill you!" Samantha shot back with blazing fury in her gaze. "You're pushing your luck!" he growled, voice low and menacing. "Yeah? Then go ahead, try me!" There was a fire in her eyes, hatred so thick it was almost tangible. The room instantly turned cold and tense. Then Alexander's phone rang, slicing th