CHAPTER FIFTY-FIVE

ZOEY

As the tension escalated, the door burst open, revealing Alexei, a storm of fury and determination in his eyes. The room fell silent for a moment as he assessed the situation. His gaze locked onto me, and I saw a mixture of relief and anger in his eyes.

The malicious woman tried to explain, "Alexei, we didn't—"

He cut her off with a cold glare. "Save your excuses. You took something precious from me, and now you'll pay."

I couldn't help but laugh again, the sound echoing in the tense room. "You're done, all of you. Alexei won't spare a single one."

Alexei's expression softened as he stepped forward, his focus unwavering. "Zoey, are you okay?"

I nodded, a flood of emotions overwhelming me. "I knew you'd come for me."

He gently pulled me away from the man, who was now trapped between the wrath of Alexei and the chaos outside. The malicious woman was cornered, fear etched on her face.

As Alexei and I st