Chapter 261

“I wouldn’t back down, even if it cost me my life.” Alexander reached out, pulling Vivian closer. “But when it comes to our future… Vivian, don’t be so heartless.” If he hadn’t moved aside quick, she would've landed a solid kick right to the danger zone. Vivian stared at Alexander without blinking. After a while, she suddenly broke into a laugh. Whatever little grudge she still held, just melted away. “You better not have another episode, okay?” she said with a half-laugh, half-grumble, placing a hand on her chest like she’d just survived a thriller. “It took everything I had to keep you under control—thank God I know a bit about meds.” If she didn’t have those special anesthetic needles, tonight would've gone very differently. When Alexander loses it, he’s a real handful—totally aggressive and hard to deal with. “I… I hit you there?” Alexander’s face drained of color when he noticed where she was holding. “Nope.” Vivian tugged her shirt down a little, revealing her shoulder. “I dodged