Chapter 502

Mallory trembled, her anxiety rippling through her. "Xander, you know... I've always liked you, wanted to marry you, wanted to be your wife."

"What do you even amount to? Are you worthy to be my wife?" Xander sneered and spun around, barking toward the window, "Get in here, all of you."

At his command, two figures appeared outside the window. As they clambered inside, their identities became clear: Dr. Sander and a hulking, robust man who bore an uncanny resemblance to Paxton. The absence of a jagged scar, like a malicious centipede trailing down his face, was the only distinction from Paxton. The man was none other than Paxton's twin brother, Samuel Spencer.

Samuel stepped forward, his tall frame blocking Mallory. "Mr. Zane, how shall we deal with this woman?"

Xander swept a dismissive glance over Mallory. "She's so eager to be with a man; let her have her fill."

Knowing the wrath of Xander, Mallory frantically pleaded, "Xander, I was only following orders. I had no choice. Pleas