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Rush 21

Chapter 21

Alicia, holding the dress Dalton had torn, felt her heart suddenly tighten. Tears slid down her cheeks. Tonight’s event had been set up by Charles. The dress too.

That banker, Oliver Quim, had asked her to drink with him and even suggested that if she spent the night, he’d approve her loan. She didn’t even consider it. She was pregnant; drinking was out of the question. After Oliver insulted her, she’d throw a glass of wine in his face, completely alienating him. He threatened she wouldn’t get a penny of the loan. She wanted to save her. company, but not like that.

“Dalton, I don’t care about being Mrs. Slater! Let’s get the divorce papers tomorrow. This isn’t a discussion; it’s a notification because you’re unbearable!” she declared, rising from the ground with cold indifference.

Dalton’s expression darkened. She hated him. She didn’t have to say it, eyes, he was probably scarier than a devil.

could see it. In Alicia’s

The rage he’d held all day erupted. His fingers clenched, and a roar burst from his throat. “I didn’t say we’re getting divorced, so we’re not!” Dalton lost control of his emotions. He’d waited

all day, thinking she’d come to him. Not only did she not come, but she also kept company with other

men. Even if she didn’t drink, the revealing dress she wore to meet other men was wrong in his

eyes.

“Why do you get to say if we divorce or not? Dalton, you’re a control freak! The only way you could control me is if you killed me!” Alicia’s emotions spiraled out of control, her voice filled with agitation.

As her words settled, a chilling gaze fell on her. Alicia felt a shiver run down her spine. Dalton’s eyes seemed like he might actually strangle her! Alicia grew fearful and instinctively began to retreat.

“Get someone to lock this woman up, take away her communication devices, and she won’t be allowed to eat and drink!” he ordered with a dark face.

A day later. Dalton hadn’t gone to the office, and Nick stopped by with some important documents. “Haven’t seen the missus around,” Nick said, surprised. “Oh right, I ran into Mrs. Slater last night while drinking with Daniel. She really went for it, splashed that banker in the face with her drink. The guy was livid, said she wouldn’t get a cent of the loan. I texted you last night; didn’t you see?”

Dalton had been too busy to check his phone. He picked it up now and saw the messages from

Nick.

“Mr. Slater, these documents need your signature,” Nick reminded.

Dalton signed his name, and Nick took the documents and left.

After a moment of silence, Dalton looked up and called out, “Someone come in.”

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Dalton’s face tried ice cold. His chilling demeanor could kill. “Who told you to put her in water? Release her!

Dansel had intended to give Dalton some relief, thinking Alicia had been too arrogant. He didn’t anticipate Dalton getting angry. He immediately replied, “Yes, Mr. Slater!”

Fifteen minutes later. Alicia was pulled out of the freezing water. She had been soaked for a day and a night. She trembled, water dripping from her, but her eyes were fierce, unbowed, neither crying nor fussing

Dalton was in his study, watching Alicia on the surveillance monitor. He had never ordered Daniel to put her in a water dungeon. He just wanted to discipline her a little, to make her remember not to keep the company of other men.

Dalion’s Adam’s apple bobbed, his deep–set eyes shadowed and murky. He had never had feelings for any woman over the years. But for some reason, on this day, the image of Alicia crying kept floating in his mind. Her unique scent lingered around him, even stirring the most primal urges deep within his heart.

Although he was calmer now, looking back on his actions, he felt they were childish and absurd. But even given another chance, he would do it all the same. With a snap, he shut his laptop.

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