Chapter 44 The Reason for the Breakup

"Isabella! Don't go too far!" Alexander snapped the moment she called herself his aunt and flared up instantly. Isabella shrugged casually, treating him like a spoiled child throwing a tantrum. Alexander suddenly stepped in front of her. He glanced around the garden, then asked, "Did your foster parents sell you to my uncle? How much did he pay them?" She couldn't help but laugh. "Mr. Sinclair, have you been watching too many soap operas? Who still sells their daughter in this day and age? Don't be ridiculous. I'll head in first." "Isabella!" He grabbed her wrist in one quick move. She tried to yank free, but the harder she pulled, the tighter his grip became. It felt like her bones would snap any minute. Frowning, she glared at him and said sharply, "Mr. Sinclair, show some respect!" He ignored her and pulled her closer. If she hadn't carefully controlled her movements, they'd already be pressed together. She instinctively stepped back, keeping some distance between them. But he