Chapter 76: Chapter 76

"Recently, have you been threatened by anyone?"

Hearing that question, Alexa's heart turned cold and her hands trembled. She tried to act normal, reaching out her hand to cup Ray's cheek. "What are you talking about? Is there anyone who can threaten me?"

Instead of answering, his one hand caught hers, kissing those slender fingers, while they stared at each other.

The blue eyes in front of her were so serious and cold. Seemed unable to accept any kind of lie. Alexa withdrew her hand. She got up from Ray's thigh and sat down in another couch.

No! She couldn't look him in the eyes for too long.

Ray held her hand. "Tell me, what did he ask of you? It was Bryan, right?"

Alexa withdrew her hand again. "I don't understand what you're saying, Ray. Who's threatening who?"

She turned her head away, looking at anything as long as it wasn't Ray.

"I already know everything," Ray said.

For a moment she lost her heartbeat. Her expression was very anxious. All of this was captured by his eyes well. Actually, if she didn't want to tell the truth, it didn't matter, he can solve it behind her back for her. But he wanted her to be honest. He wanted her to depend on him.

Because they were lovers.

Meanwhile, Alexa was now thinking further. She thought that she had been exposed. Couldn't explain anything at all.

"You haven't answered me. That was Bryan, wasn't he? He was the one who threatened you? He was the guy who came here and your employees thought he was your boyfriend?"

Her head looked up. Who thought that Bryan was her boyfriend? Who told him this nonsense?

His face was cold, but this was worse than usual. It was as if there was anger bottled up inside him that was asking to be brought to the surface.

"You didn't answer me," Ray said again. "So, are you really playing behind my back with him? You dated him secretly and gave him a lot of money so he could gamble shamelessly?"

Alexa was completely confused.

Finally she looked at him, feeling like splitting his head open and wanting to know what he was really thinking.

And she came to one conclusion. "What nonsense are you spouting? Are you accusing me of all sorts of things because you're jealous of him?"

Ray frowned. "Can't I be jealous?"

"It is not like that."

"Lexa, I know that man is Fillo's father, but, he doesn't have any good qualifications to be his father at all. Are you seriously thinking about going back to him?"

What were they actually discussing?

Was he actually just swallowing vinegar because of his own prejudice?

Alexa finally sighed. "Ray, you're thinking too far. Regarding that threat, yes, you could say that. But I have no intention of getting back together with him. Tell me who this shit comes from, huh?"

Ray's expression darkened at the first half of her sentence. "So he actually threatened you?"

Somehow she seemed to have misspoken. If he interfered in this matter any further, she was afraid that her game would be exposed. Bryan did threaten her, but she gave him money to shut up. Bryan had made it clear beforehand, if she ignored him, he would tell Ray the truth.

That was the beginning of how she was able to continuously give that punk Bryan money.

She was scared now.

What if Ray found out that it was her who told Bryan to come make a scene that night? Even asking him to wear blue contact lenses to trick Ray? Even accidentally getting Ray injured his arm?

Shit! Alexa couldn't imagine at all!

"He did threaten me, but don't worry, I can handle this myself."

"Handle it yourself? Lexa, you're a woman. What can you do to a bastard like him?" Ray was furious. "I will take care of this problem. I have a lot of evidence that can lead the police to the crime, don't worry."

Ray took out his phone, looking like he was in a hurry to type a message to someone. Alexa immediately held back his hand.

"What are you going to do?" She asked nervously.

Her expression was full of anxiety, he touched her cheek gently. "Don't worry. I'll take care of this for you."

What the fvck will you do, you bastard?! Alexa bit her lip nervously. She said hastily, "No, Ray, listen to me. I-I really don't think you need to interfere."

Ray's eyebrows dipped. "Why? Are you afraid? I'm here, don't be afraid."

Alexa even more panicked. "Ray, you don't know Bryan, he is so vengeful. If he finds out that you did this for me, in the future he will target you. He is dangerous."

Ray secretly felt warm that Alexa was worried about him, but he really couldn't let this pass.

"Because he is dangerous, then I will help you. There are many people behind me, they will all help me protect you. OK? Trust me." Ray assured her again, touching her cheek which was now cold as ice.

His heart ached seeing how scared his lover was.

"No, you don't understand."

"Lexa—"

"Ray, he's dangerous. He's not someone you can mess with. I ... I'm scared—"

Ray put his finger on her lips. Her tears fell down her smooth and pale cheeks. He couldn't stand it. On the other hand, he was also confused.

Of course he could do anything. He had power behind him. He could bring that bastard down to the core of the earth. Remembering Adam's report a few days ago made him really angry. Adam gave him surveillance camera footage in this office and at a restaurant where they usually met, every time he saw Bryan lay his hands at her, he almost threw the phone in his hand.

Every time he remembered that, he couldn't sleep with ease.

"I ... I will handle this myself. Please, I don't want you to get involved. This is my problem. Please."

This woman really has high self-esteem. Ray had known for a long time.

He closed his eyes, his voice hoarse, "Fine, just on one condition. If I catch him going any further, I will intervene, whether you agree or not. I will destroy him."

A chill spread from her toes to her head. Alexa's fingers tingled. Her heart hurts. She actually felt unspeakably breathless. His words were full of heavy pressure.

She couldn't help but nod.

His face relaxed a little. He pulled her head into his chest and hugged her in a comforting manner. His lips kissed the top of her head lovingly.

... to be continued ...