VICTORIA’S POV
After Dominic was gone, I couldn’t stand there any more time and immediately walked out of the hotel and bid farewell to Antonio, with Alessandro trailing close behind me.
In just a short amount of time, lots of things happened. Firstly, a wild run-in with Camilla, followed by Alessandro’s proposal, after that, Camilla’s absurd theatrics, and ultimately, the unexpected arrival of Dominic. I don’t know what is gonna happen at this point. The arrival of Dominic has already added a layer of complexity, especially given how he gazed at me and spoke.
I could feel Alessandro’s gaze on my back, digging holes. I swear, if gaze could burn, I would have been turned to ashes.
As we reached the car, Calvin and the chauffeur opened the door, and we entered silently. From the corner of my eye, I observed my fiancee, who appeared lost in deep thought.
His thoughts remain a mystery to me, and I lack the courage to inquire, for I am convinced that even the slightest sound might trigger an outburst from him.
However, suddenly, I heard, “So, he is your first love?”
“Huh!?” I gasped at the sudden question and turned to Aless in confusion.
He cast his gaze in my direction, and his brows knitted together in a frown.
“My brother is your first love, isn’t he?” He asked again, and I sat quietly, staring at him.
I knew he would guess something but never thought he would guess the exact thing! Wait... He still remembered that speech of mine?
Fucking shit!
My throat suddenly dried down. I parted my lips, but nothing came out. Come on, Victoria, why are you scared?
I licked my lips to lessen the dryness and opened my mouth, “Wh...y do you a.sk that?” I sounded confused and terrified, which I shouldn’t be. I mean, really, it was ages ago!
“So, it’s true. Isn’t it? If he didn’t face the accident, he could be...” His eyes dropped down to my belly, which made my heart clench.
I did not think whether he was right, but I couldn’t help but fixate on his gloomy countenance. Fuck it! He is hurt, and the mere thought of that causes me great distress.
I gulped a mouthful of saliva. “Aless, I...”
“Dominic and I resemble a lot, aren’t we?” He continued his questions, stopping me in the middle.
Even if he didn’t, I don’t have any answer to convince him because his guesses are so fucking on point!
His lips curled up in a bitter smile as his eyes darkened in rage.
“So, you came to know me and applied to be my secretary because of him?” He asked again. Well, he didn’t ask; he just confirmed by himself!
“I am asking you something, Victoria. Was it all because of him?”
I still kept quiet, only stared at him without any answer.
“ANSWER ME!” He growled like an angered rhino making me jump on the seat as I shivered.
I only gulped and closed my eyes as I heard the protective shield rising, separating us from the driver and his assistant.
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