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HARSH Chapter 53: Victor's Rage
Victor’s grip on Olivia’s arm tightens. She struggled against him, but his strength was unyielding, his fingers digging into her skin like shackles.“Let me go, Victor!” she yelled with defiance and fear.Victor’s expression darkens further, his jaw tightens as he dragged her toward the car. “Do you have any idea what you’ve done?” he growled. “Do you have any idea what you’ve put me through?”“I’m not your toy!” Olivia snapped, planting her heels into the ground to resist him.Victor turned his face to her; his face was a storm of emotions; rage and betrayal. “You think you can leave me? After everything?”She could hear the pain under his anger, but it didn’t justify his actions.Victor shoved her into the car, slamming the door shut. The tension in the car was suffocating, the silence broke only by Olivia’s heavy breaths and the sound of the tires on the road.Victor’s hands clenched on the steering wheel. “You don’t get it, do you?” he said, his voice was low and dangerous. “You’v
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The room was little dark, Olivia sat on the edge of the lavish bed, her wrists bound with silk restraints that offered little comfort despite their softness. The chains around her ankles, though loose enough to allow movement, were a reminder of her captivity.Victor was standing by the window, his shadow against the moonlight coming through the sheer curtains. His posture was stiff, and his hands gripped the edge of the window edge as though he could crush it.“You’re safe here,” he said. “The world out there... it’s dangerous. I can’t let anyone take you from me. Not even Eran.”Olivia clenched her jaw as she pulled against the restraints. “This isn’t safety, Victor.”He turned to her; his expression softens for a moment before darkening again. “No. This is protection. You’ll understand that one day.”Her defiance was only fueling Victor’s obsession more. He stepped closer. His hand gently held her cheek, his thumb brushed against her trembling lips.“You think I’m cruel,” he whispe
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Victor pulled her closer to his body, his forehead rested on hers as he struggled to catch his breath. “You can hate me,” he whispered, “but you’ll never escape me.”Olivia’s eyes burned with tears as she shoved him away. “This isn’t what I want, Victor. You can’t force me to stay.”His jaw tightens, and he stepped back, his eyes harden. “You don’t know what’s out there. Eran? He’s not who you think he is. He wants to use you, Olivia. I’m the only one who truly cares about you.”The mention of Eran pulls her defiance. “At least he doesn’t chain me like some possession!”Victor’s expression twisted. “You think he’s better than me? Fine. Let’s settle this once and for all.”Before Olivia could question him, he walked off, leaving her alone in the entryway. Minutes later, Victor returned. “Eran’s still here,” he said. “You want to see what kind of man he really is?”Olivia frowned, suspicion getting into her voice. “What are you planning?”Victor didn’t answer. Instead, he gestured for h
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Olivia’s words and her face, it all makes him feel that he has lost everything.The grand hall was silent. Olivia stood before Victor, her hands trembles as she held her tears back. The weight of her decision pressed heavily on her heart, but she knew this was the only way to make him see the consequences of his actions.Victor, standing just a few feet away, looked completely broken. His normally composure had shattered, leaving behind a man on the brink of misery.“Don’t do this,” Victor pleaded, his voice was raw and unsteady. “Please... don’t leave.”She swallows hard, fighting the emotions. But she had made up her mind. If she stayed, he would never understand the damage he had caused, not just to her but to himself.“I want to, Victor,” she said softly. “I can’t live like this by your side. You need to understand what you’re doing is wrong.”Victor took a trembling step forward, his eyes shining with unshed tears. “I can change. I swear I’ll change. Just... don’t leave me like t
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The following days were a haze of cautious recovery. Victor stayed by Olivia’s side, refusing to leave even when the nurses suggested he rest. He held her hand through every painful moment, every moment of confusion and frustration.One afternoon, she turned to him with a hesitant expression. “Why are you doing all this?” she asked.He looked at her, his eyes soft. “Because I care about you,” he said simply.She frowned; her confusion deepens. “But I don’t even remember you. What if…” She trailed off, unsure how to speak her thoughts.Victor’s jaw tightens, but he forced himself to remain calm. “It doesn’t matter,” he said. “You’re here and alive. That’s all that matters to me.”Her eyes searched his face, as if trying to find some hint of deceit. But all she saw was sincerity and a depth of emotion that she couldn’t fully understand.A week later, the doctors declared that Olivia is stable enough to be discharged. Victor was there in every step of the way, ensuring she had everything
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Olivia stirred awake, her soft lashes fluttering against her cheeks as the soft morning light gets into the room. Her eyes drifted to Victor, who was sitting by her bed. He was reading a book, his fingers tracing the edges of the pages, but his attention immediately shifted to her as soon as she moved.“Good morning,” he greeted her softly.“Morning,” Olivia replied. Every day, Victor was there; caring for her, watching over her, and yet he was a stranger. A handsome and charming stranger who claimed to be her husband.She studied him. How could someone so sophisticated, so wealthy, possibly be tied to her? The thought bothered at her.Victor gets up from his seat. He placed the book on the side table and stepped closer. “Are you hungry? The nurse said you can start having something more solid today.Olivia nodded. As he gets the plate and spoon, she watched him carefully. His presence was commanding, but there was a gentleness in the way he handled the tray.He sat on the edge of her
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