"RUINED WITH ME!" - Alexander Laurent
Alexander Laurent is a great businessman in whole Spain. He becomes cruel when nature takes away his precious thing from him. Now, he has his eyes on Nova. He wants to destroy her with himself.
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"I DON'T...
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"In two days, you are going to marry Anthony Carter." Dad said, his voice resolute. I stood frozen, my heart pounding in my chest as my world shattered into pieces around me.
What? How? Why? Why me?
"What?" Abril's voice pierced through the air, filled with disbelief and anger. Dad remained silent, his eyes fixed on the ground.
"Why?" I finally managed to ask, mustering all the strength I had left. My voice trembled with a mix of fear and confusion.
"You all already know the reason." Dad began, his tone heavy with regret.
"After Isa—after she ran away, Mr. Carter warned me. If I didn't marry you to his son, he would make our lives a living hell. For our family's safety, I have to do this. You have to do this. Nova, you have to marry him."
Dad couldn't even bring himself to say Isabella's name. His face contorted with bitterness and anger every time he thought of her. Ever since Isabella had run away, he'd grown to despise her.
"Really, Dad? Are you serious?" Abril yelled, her eyes blazing with fury. I stood there, my mind reeling, unable to find any words.
"Mom?" Abril turned to our mother, seeking some form of support or intervention. Mom, however, turned her face away, avoiding our gazes.
"I'm sorry, my princess. But do me this favor. I—" Before Dad could say anything further, I bolted from the house, my feet carrying me far away from the suffocating reality.
God knows where I was heading.
I ran for what felt like an eternity, my legs aching and my breath coming in ragged gasps. Tears streamed down my face, blurring my vision.
Eventually, I found myself in a small garden area, my legs giving out beneath me as I collapsed onto a bench. How could he do this to me?
How could my own father betray me like this?
I had always empathized with Dad's pain after Isabella ran away. But now, for the first time, I truly understood her agony. The overwhelming hurt and despair consumed me.
I had dreams, aspirations. I wanted to have a career, to become the best personal assistant in the world. I knew it was a lofty goal, perhaps even unrealistic, but it was mine. It was something I cherished deeply.
As I sat there, wallowing in my sorrow, I noticed someone approaching. He came closer, and I recognized him. He sat down beside me, pulling me into a comforting embrace. I sighed, but my body remained stiff, unresponsive.
"Princess?" He called softly, but I couldn't bring myself to answer.
"Nova" He said again, this time with a hint of irritation. Still, I remained silent. When I didn't respond, he broke the hug and looked at me with concern.
