Chapter 2

Despite pushing the speed to 75 mph, I was still two minutes late.

Alexander waited by the roadside with a dark face. Seeing me, he didn't say a word, just slapped me across the face.

Slap!

The crisp sound broke the silence of the night.

"Valerie Lewis, didn't I warn you? Why are you still late?"

"You couldn't make it in ten minutes, you're as slow as a turtle!"

"You really need a good beating!"

Alexander yelled, pointing at my nose.

I lowered my head without a word.

If it were before, I would definitely have bowed and apologized profusely.

But now, with the contract about to expire, I didn't need to be so subservient anymore.

"Why aren't you saying anything? Cat got your tongue?" Alexander frowned.

I returned to the driver's seat and said flatly, "Get in the car, young master. Any later and you'll miss the party."

Alexander put his hands on his hips, displeased, "Don't you know to open the door for me? Do I need to teach you?"

I smirked, "You're not handless, are you?"

"You!!!"

Alexander was about to slap me again.

I quickly closed the driver's door and locked it.

After a minute of struggle, he gave up and angrily sat in the back.

"Hey, how do I look today? Handsome, right?" Alexander showed off his latest outfit.

To be fair, with his tall, strong build and good looks, he looked good in anything.

To other women, he was undoubtedly an incredibly attractive man.

But to me, he was like a dirty dishrag, filthy and disgusting.

I glanced in the rearview mirror and said expressionlessly, "It's okay."

"Just okay? That's it?" Alexander's face darkened immediately.

If it were the old me, I would have showered him with praise, practically writing a poem about his looks.

But now, I couldn't be bothered to flatter him. Every extra word felt like a waste of breath.

"Valerie Lewis, are you trying to rebel today? You dare to ignore me when I'm talking to you!"

Seeing my indifference, Alexander slapped the back of my head.

My head buzzed, a wave of numbness spreading.

A surge of anger rose in my chest, and I had a sudden urge to hit back.

But I managed to control myself.

The contract would expire in five hours. I'd let him have his last bit of fun...

"No, I just couldn't think of better words to describe how handsome you are. You look good, that's all." I said perfunctorily.

Alexander's sour face finally softened a bit.

He twisted my ear and said, "Being able to stay by my side as my admirer is your greatest fortune. Cherish this opportunity and don't always make me unhappy, understand?"

I grunted in response and suddenly slammed on the brakes, bringing the car to an abrupt stop.

Due to the sudden inertia, Alexander's face smashed into the back of the front seat, leaving a face imprint.

His nose was bent out of shape, and he let out a sharp cry of pain.

"Valerie Lewis, do you have a death wish? Who allowed you to brake so suddenly?"

After recovering, Alexander grabbed my hair and started pummeling me.

Although the beating hurt, I was secretly delighted.

I finally got to see Alexander make a fool of himself. He looked so ugly!

I explained with a smile, "I'm sorry, I was distracted and almost missed the club entrance."

"We've arrived now, hurry and get out."

Alexander cursed at me again.

"Useless trash, I spent so much time on my hair, and you ruined it with one brake!"