Chapter 137

"Why, Dad? Why do you have to use Alex to threaten me? Do you hate him that much-or is it me you hate? He grew up by your side, always respected you, always followed your orders. Even Mom liked him. "Why can't you just let us be together? I'm your daughter! Don't you care how I feel? Don't you want me to be happy? If it's about money, Lucian can pay. Just tell me what it is you really want!" Fiona shouted, her voice shaking with emotion. Her heart felt completely shattered. All the love and care she thought her father had shown her over the years suddenly meant nothing. She just couldn't figure out what mistake she had made. Charles stared at his furious daughter with a cold smirk tugging at his lips. So many things had been buried in his heart for years. He never spoke of them-not because he forgot, but because they were humiliating. Things he didn't want to remember, let alone say out loud. If Fiona hadn't fallen in love with Alex, none of this would've resurfaced. He wouldn't have s