Chapter5:Mother's Blackmail

Ma Will's eyes flashed with venom.

"Alexander, leave Sophia now," she commanded. "She's beneath us, a poor girl seeking to climb our social ladder."

Alexander stood firm.

"I love Sophia, Mother. Her background doesn't matter."

Ma Will's face twisted.

"Fine. You'll regret this."

She revealed a shocking secret.

"If you don't end this relationship, I'll cut you off from the family fortune."

Alexander's eyes narrowed.

"You'd do that, Mother?"

Ma Will's voice dripped malice.

"Yes. And I'll make sure Sophia pays for seducing you."

Sophia's eyes filled with horror.

"You can't do that!" she cried.

Ma Will sneered.

"Watch me."

Julian appeared, his eyes cold.

"Mother's right, Alexander. Sophia's not worthy of our family name."

Alexander's jaw clenched.

"Stay out of this, Julian."

The tension simmered.

Alexander's heart torn.

Between love and loyalty.

To his family.

To Sophia.

Their love was trapped.

In a web of wealth.

And power.

Alexander's anger boiled.

"You'll never control me, Mother," he spat.

Ma Will's eyes flashed.

"You ungrateful child!"

Alexander stepped closer.

"I know your secrets, Mother."

Ma Will's expression faltered.

"What are you talking about?"

Alexander's voice dropped.

"Julian's true parentage."

Ma Will's face paled.

"How dare you!"

Alexander's eyes blazed.

"I'll expose the truth."

Ma Will's composure crumbled.

"You wouldn't!"

Alexander's voice rose.

"Watch me."

The room fell silent.

Julian shifted uncomfortably.

Ma Will's eyes begged.

"Alexander, please..."

Alexander's jaw clenched.

"Leave Sophia alone."

Ma Will's face twisted.

"This isn't over."

Alexander's eyes locked onto hers.

"It's just beginning."

The battle lines were drawn.

Alexander vs. Ma Will.

Their family's darkest secret.

Hung like a sword.

Ready to fall.

Ma Will's face contorted.

"You'll regret this, Alexander," she spat.

Alexander stood firm.

"I'm done living your lies, Mother."

Julian's eyes narrowed.

"Alexander, think of the family name."

Alexander turned on him.

"You're not my brother, Julian."

Julian's smile twisted.

"Ah, but I am."

Alexander's eyes blazed.

"In name only."

Ma Will's voice shrilled.

"Enough!"

The room fell silent.

Sophia stepped forward.

"Alexander, I won't let them hurt you."

Alexander's heart swelled.

"My love, you're my strength."

Ma Will's eyes flashed.

"You'll pay for this defiance."

Alexander's voice rose.

"Bring it on, Mother."

The gauntlet thrown.

Their family's darkest secrets.

Would soon be exposed.

Ma Will stormed out.

Julian followed.

Leaving Alexander and Sophia.

Alone, united.

Their love would conquer.

The Will family's evil empire.

But at what cost?

As they stood there, holding each other tightly, Alexander knew he had to protect Sophia from his family's wrath.

"Pack your bags," he whispered urgently. "We're leaving tonight."

Sophia's eyes widened in alarm.

"Where will we go?" she asked.

Alexander's jaw clenched.

"Somewhere safe. Somewhere my family can't find us."

Sophia nodded resolutely.

"I'm ready."

Together, they swiftly gathered their belongings, their hearts racing with anticipation and fear.

As they slipped out into the night, Alexander's phone buzzed once more.

A text from Julian:

"You'll never escape."

Alexander's grip on Sophia's hand tightened.

"We won't back down," he vowed.

Their escape had just begun.

But where would they go?

And how far would Ma Will go to stop them?

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