Luciana looked down at him with disdain.
âServes you right!â
Throughout his life, Alexis had been adored by many women, all tender and gentle with him.
Never had he endured such treatment, especially not from a woman.
It was the ultimate disgrace!
Regaining his footing, he lunged at Luciana with a sneer.
âs BunnyBookery âYou bitch!
Iâll make you pay!â
But with his vision still impaired, Luciana slipped away with ease.
Thump! A dull thump echoed as he missed again.
Alexis stumbled once more, which left yet another lump on his forehead.
Luciana, catching sight of his ludicrous expression, couldnât help but feel amused.
She had always shown restraint toward Alexis for Mitchelâs sake, not wishing to cause any trouble.
To Luciana, today seemed to be turning out rather well!
She was aware, however, that Alexis would seek retribution, prompting her to snap a few shots of his current disheveled state.
Alexis inquired alertly, âWhat are you doing?â
With a slight pout, Luciana retorted, âWhat do you think? Iâm capturing the moment of the distinguished Mr.
Dixon, who seems quite distressed at the moment!â
âHow dare you! Stop that at once!â
Alexis, who prized his reputation greatly, couldnât stand the thought of anyone seeing him in such a state!
Luciana, her mind on Mitchel, had no desire to linger with Alexis.
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âScared, are you? Then get the f@ck out now!â
Enraged, Alexisâ lips quivered as he spat, âA true gentleman doesnât quarrel with a lady like you.
Youâll get yours next time!â
With that, he clutched his forehead and hurried downstairs, seeking a doctor and hoping to avoid recognition.
Meanwhile, Luciana rushed to the ward.
Finding Mitchel still prostrate on the bed, his lips colorless and his chest adorned with blood-stained pink gauze, her heart wrenched.
Her voice quaking, she asked, âMitchel, what happened? Are you in pain? Why not summon the doctor?â