Chapter 132

"Alexander, you're hurting me!" Samantha snapped, glaring at him with pride in her eyes. "So now we're even. No one owes anyone anything." He touched his stinging cheek, lips curling into a crooked smirk. The next second, he yanked her into his arms, crushing his mouth down on hers without warning. "Alex... let me go... mmph..." Samantha struggled desperately, fists pounding on him, but his arms only tightened around her. After what felt like forever, Alexander finally let her go. He grabbed her chin, lifting it so she had no choice but to look at him. Her flushed cheeks and dazed eyes only added to her disheveled charm. "Where's all that talk about not owing each other now?" he said coolly, his narrowed eyes brimming with mischief. "It's right here, in the palm of my hand. Come take it if you dare," Samantha bit out, her voice sharp and cold. ... At the Perkins estate. Henrietta stepped next to Nicholas, both of them staring out at the empty driveway. "My son, don't tell me you've act