A Third Man's POV:

I saw a very angry Alexander. He sprinted towards me and landed a hard punch on my face.

"Ahh, " I landed on the floor.

"Get out of my house; you bloody motherfucker, if you consider your life valuable." He screamed at me. I got up, wiping the blood from the corner of my lips.

"Hey, Mr. Rodriguez, calm down. Have you forgotten already about your promise that after that deal, you will give me the whole profit of the local gold business this year?" I asked him.

"So what? Bastard, come to the point or get ready to die." He bellowed in fury. His eyes were shooting daggers.

"I don't want this profit from the local gold business, rather give me this girl. I know, mafias are not possessive over their whores." I said. Before comprehending anything, he began punching me one after another and began beating me like I was a punching bag.

I couldn't even ask to stop.

After leaving me black and blue he said, "Whom did you dare to call whore? She is my Queen. If you dare to look at her in the future, I will skin you alive and cut all your limbs. Get the hell out. Today I am sparing you because your father's so many years loyalty."

I was thrown out of the gate like a stray dog. My jaws were clenched.

I will never forget about this insult. I will pay you back for your today's deed Alexander.

Just wait and watch.

And regarding your so-called Queen, I will make her my whore.

I will scar her body and mind so badly that you will find it disgusting even to touch her again. I left his mansion with this determination.

End of that third Man's POV

Alexander went to Sapphire and told all the servants of the room to leave for a moment.

Sapphire glared at Alexander. Her eyes were full of anger, detest, humiliation and hurt.

She turned her back and stepped forward to go upstairs.

"Angel, don't go. Have breakfast." Alexander blurted. He knew very well that Sapphire didn't have the appetite anymore.

Sapphire gave him a death glare and continued walking towards the staircase. If her eyes could produce laser rays, Alexander might have been burnt there.

"Tigress! Don't disobey me. Have breakfast." Saying sternly, he pulled her arm.

Sapphire removed his hand off her arm with a jerk and stood before him placing both of her hands on her hip.

"Seriously? Seriously? Mr. Rodriguez? You think my appetite still is intact even after being called as a whore?" She laughed sardonically.

"This bastard would never be able to come back. Calm down, angel." He tried to calm her down.

"Oh, stop your nonsense, please! You tell me that you love me but then all you do is try to force me. Your servants dare to insult me and what happened today? I got the title of "WHORE" today by a random man; moreover, he even asked me how much I take for a night?!" Sapphire spat, unleashing all her anger.

She was shaking in rage; her hands were balled into a fist.

"Now tell me, what to do? Are they the people you associate with? You tell me to get used to this life? Never, I will do so. I will fight and leave. Mark my words." Saying, she turned on her heel and run upstairs.

Alexander pinched the bridge of his nose in frustration, closing her eyes.

He thought about what Sapphire said. He thought that Sapphire was getting a bit closer to him. She wanted to have breakfast with him willingly. How happy he felt at that, he couldn't express in words. It was a big improvement to him, for their relationship.

But today's incident took her many steps away from him. Sapphire had every right to be angry today. He wanted to kill the bastard then and there but his father's loyalty saved his life today.

Sapphire's POV:

I was really angry.

How dare he call me a whore!

Alexander beat him into a pulp, otherwise, I would do this.

I was both furious and shocked thinking about what type of people was his association?

Was Alexander also like them?

The way he forced me. Nah! He may be a hot-blooded male, but I didn't notice anything like this in him.

He was honest with me and didn't know why it seemed he only wanted me, no one else.

After some time my anger subsided a bit.

I heard a knock and told to come in. Two maids entered my room. One of them brought a tray of food and the other one was carrying a blue bag.

"Mam, please have something for breakfast." Saying this, she placed the tray on my side table.

"What's in the bag?" I asked them.

"Mam, Sir wished to see you in this dress at launch. You have to go out with him wearing this." One of them said very politely. They left soon.

I lost my appetite but if I want to stay strong and leave this place, I must eat well.

So, I ate the food and then opened the bag. There was a dress. It was a beautiful Sabrina neckline, sleeveless dress, reaching up to my knees.

Ow, there was a pair of matching shoes too.

I didn't want to go out with Alexander but I was bored to death sitting at his house.

So I decided to go with him, and who knew, I might get an opportunity to run away. I giggled at the thought.

I got ready in time. The dress fit me perfectly. It hugged all the curves of my body as if it was my second skin.

It was backless so I couldn't wear my bra. I noticed that the shape of my tight perky nipples was a bit noticeable through my dress. I brushed my long hair and leave them either side of my chest.

I couldn't do much makeup. I applied mascara, eyeliner, and an orangish lipgloss.

That's all. I carefully looked at myself in the mirror. Actually, I was looking quite pretty.

I sat on the bed and tried to wear the shoe. I was literally struggling as I didn't wear any heel before.

Suddenly a pair of hands helped me to put my shoe. I looked at it was Alexander.

He was looking dashingly handsome, wearing a black tuxedo.

So what? A beast is always a beast. I thought.

"You are looking ravishing, my angel, you have made this dress look so beautiful." He said and kissed my knuckle.

I smiled a bit. He tried to hold my waist but I didn't let him. He didn't protest or force me this time, for which I was grateful.

"Let's go." He said and took a long stride.

As I was not habituated in heels, I was about to fall while trying to copy his pace.

"Careful, my angel. Are you okay?" He held me immediately. His eyes spoke concern.

"Yeah. Actually, I am not used to wearing heels. So..." I pouted.

He kissed my pout and assured me, "Don't worry angel. I am here for you. I won't ever let you fall."

His tone hardened a bit as he told me, "And behave before whom we are going to meet. They are really important."

He pecked the corner of my lips and we went out. He was acting sweet to me this time. Bipolar man!

In the car, during the whole ride, he was looking at me. Licked his lower lips, I could sense the lust and admiration he held for me in his both eyes.

He placed a hand on my thigh and gave a little squeeze but immediately I pushed his hand away. He glared at me, looking angry but didn't say anything. He abruptly took my left hand and held it tightly. I tried to take it back go but he didn't let me.

I sat there sighing. I rolled my eyes at him. But he only gave a naughty smirk and winked at me.

After an hour, we reached a very expensive looking restaurant. As soon as we entered, the manager came to us. He led us to a VIP room. We went inside, to a table where a middle-aged couple was sitting. The woman was really beautiful and the man was an older version of Alexander, old but still handsome. They were his parents.

This is why the beast is so good looking. Her mom and dad both are good looking. What a waste! I thought.

The lady stood up and said hello to us.

"Mom and Dad, She is Sapphire."

"Hello. I am Sapphire Atkinson. Pleasure meeting you." I said politely.

"Oh dear, you are so beautiful, Alexander didn't exaggerate a bit. You are so sweet, darling. I am his mom." The lady cheerfully spoke.

"Thanks, Mrs. Rodriguez." I smiled at her.

"Don't. Please call me Lily." She said and pulled me in a hug.

I felt strange. I was never hugged this way by my own mother. My eyes welled up with tear but I wiped it carefully so that no one could notice it.

"Hello. Mr. Rodriguez. Nice meeting you too." I greeted his father politely.

I noticed him looking at me in a slightly scrutinizing way.

"Hi. It's all my pleasure beautiful lady. I must say my son has chosen somebody very pretty and worthy. But if you don't mind is your father's name James Atkinson?"

"Yes. Do you know him?" I asked in surprise.

"Yeah. He was a friend like figure to me."

"Enough of our formal introduction. Let's eat and talk. Don't starve these two poor souls." His mother said in a dismissing manner and we placed orders.

I took a light pasta salad and a choco tiramisu. We ate and talked. But didn't know why my instinct was saying that Alexander's father knew more about me and my father. Time to time he was looking at me in a scrutinizing way.

"I always wanted to have a daughter, but I couldn't have any. Today my wish has been completed. I can't wait for the day when you will come to our house as my daughter in law." Alexander's mother said holding my hand. Her eyes showed sincere happiness.

I should have aborted you when you were in my womb!

The past life suddenly rang like a bell in my ear. I was a bit distracted.

I composed myself and gave her a smile.

After lunch, we talked a bit about what I did and what I intended to do regarding my career. I skipped the fact that I was kidnapped by their so-called good son Alexander.

After a little chit chat, I hugged his mom and bid them goodbye. His father also hugged me. Alexander kissed her mom.

We both went to our respective cars.

I looked for chances to get away, but today he had brought more bodyguards with him. They were even armed. So, I didn't make chaos trying to escape. I kept going their pace.

I have to plan carefully to escape otherwise I will fail miserably like the previous time.

From the conversation, I had understood that Alexander's parents already recognize me as their daughter in law. They were good.

That means Alexander was serious about me. But whatever happened, I would never allow my self-esteem and dignity to lose to anybody.

Her mother was really a sweet lady. Her sweetness towards me suddenly made me think about my pathetic and empty childhood. How Alexander could be so ruthless when her mom was so good!

I felt jealous of him suddenly. If I had a mother like her!

We got into Alexander's car. Alexander said, "They liked their would-be daughter in law a lot." rubbing my arm.

I let go of his hand and stated, "Your mother is a very sweet woman. You are so lucky to have a mom like her."

"Yes, I am. But angel, from today, she is your mom too. So you are also a lucky one. But I am luckier. I have the best mom and the best girl, you." He pecked my lips again.

"I am here against my will. Don't forget I will try all the chances I get to run away" I reminded him.

His facial expression changed from a joyous to a dark one. His smile faded instantly.

He abruptly pulled me to him and kissed me roughly. Fisting my hair, his teeth bit my lips; his tongue entered my mouth like it was telling me who was in power. It was a penalizing yet passionate kiss.

I was sure my lips were bleeding by now.

He let me go for a moment and said, "Remember I have the upper hand here. Today I knew that you didn't want to come here with me, you have agreed so that you could run. I knew all that from the beginning. But have you got any chance? No. In the future also, you won't get any. So, the thought of getting away, just erase it from your pretty little head."

He again pulled me to him. He brought his face close to mine and looked at my eyes. Mine were full of disgust and anger when his eyes were full of rage, hurt. He captured my lips again but I bit his lips this time, he left me letting out a growl.

"Not every time, you will get the upper hand. When the other one is me, the anomaly must occur!" I yelled.

I was beyond angry. Why every time he had to show such dominance? I didn't like him and I would leave him, this was a truth. That was gonna happen. He had to accept it.

If he did not want to accept it, then I would make him. You couldn't force anyone to love you back.