Captive Princess (Sophia) novel Chapter 34

“I didn’t mean to deceive you. If you want to leave, the five hundred million is still yours, and I’ll let you go.”

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“But if you’re willing to give me a chance…” His voice trembled slightly. “Let me give you a home. I’ll spend my entire life treating you right.”

The word “home” struck a deep chord in Sophia’s heart. She suddenly remembered everything–Don Romano marrying her off, the pictures of Isabella in Vincent’s study, the three days in jail, the desolation of burning down the mansion.

Where else could she go? The Romano family was no longer her home, and Vincent…

She looked at the man before her, four years her junior. Alexander’s gaze was too pure, so

Maybe… she could try? At least here, someone loved her with all their heart.

Sophia held out her hand.

ise sapientemture it made her ache.

Alexander’s eyes dimmed, thinking she was leaving. He looked as dejected as an abandoned puppy. “Princess, I’ll have someone take you back right away…”

But Sophia smiled. “Back where?” She took his hand. “This is my home now.”

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“And you’d better remember what you said about treating me right for a lifetime.”

Alexander’s eyes lit up with pure joy. “A Sterling never goes back on his word! If I ever lie to you, you can…”

“I can what?”

“You can kick me into the sea, just like when we first met.”

Sophia laughed out loud.

In the days that followed, Alexander treated Sophia like the center of the universe. She casually mentioned a craving for Italian food, and half an hour later, a three–star Michelin chef and his entire team were at their door. She frowned in her sleep, and Alexander had all the carpets in the villa replaced with a softer material.

Most importantly, the entire Sterling family adored her. She hadn’t felt this cherished in years. Her new life felt like a dream.

“Is he crazy?”

“That’s billions!”

Alexander looked down at her, his eyes shining. “If I wasn’t afraid of burdening you, I would have given you 100%.”

Someone in the crowd started chanting, “Kiss! Kiss! Kiss!”

The tips of Alexander’s ears turned bright red as he looked at Sophia tentatively. Just as he leaned in to kiss her-

BANG!

The ballroom doors were kicked open.

Everyone froze.

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Vincent stood in the doorway, impeccably dressed, but his eyes were terrifyingly dark. His gaze was fixed on Alexander’s intertwined hands, as if he wanted to burn a hole right through them.

Sophia and

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