45 It was a mistake

She stood up confused and walked to him. “What are you doing here?” she asked. A tense exchange unfolded as he insisted, "You called me," Linda, disapprovingly, shook her head. “No I did not.” “Yes, you did,” he insisted, showing her proof on his phone. Linda’s eyes widened, and she checked her phone to see he was right. She gulped and turned to Vladimir, saying, “It was a mistake.” His eyes darkened as he turned to Linda’s family, stating, “I heard everything through the phone. Don’t tell me my in-laws are causing trouble for my love?” The corner of his mouth pulled up into a smirk. “In-law?” Bella scoffed, turning to Linda. “Is this what you have been doing since you left? Spreading your legs for men?” Bella asked. Vladimir’s smile dropped, replaced by an ice-cold expression. He swiftly closed the distance, wrapping his hands around Bella’s neck and pushing her against the wall. “What did you just say?” He asked for confirmation. “I—i can’t breathe.” Bella struggled to br