Chapter 128 Gratitude

She didn't say anything. She was in so much pain that tears rolled down her face and she almost swore out loud. He stepped back. "You were shivering, screaming, and terrified. I thought of helping you." His eyes were fixed on her. "But I regret every minute of stepping in the elevator with you. It might be better if you would have handled that yourself," he said through his gritted teeth. Her gaze instantly moved to match his, "I forgot good things cost. How can I expect something different or better from you?" The next moment, he hit the bottle of perfume against the wall. She bent down, touching those broken things. "Maybe I shouldn't have slapped him?" She sobbed. Regret was written all over his face. "Never. I am repeating one and the last time so keep your eyes and ears open. Never dare to repeat this. Because next time there is no guarantee about your punishment," Alexander warned, signalling about the slap. "I will make sure that you will not forget about that day i