Peak of Life novel Chapter 5

Alex returned to the Assex family's villa as if he were a walking dead. Even though it was called a villa, it was just an unremarkable little house. After demolishing the old family home, a three-story building was built from the ground up. It was a far cry from a real villa.

Alex looked up and saw that the light in Dorothy’s room was on. 'Is Dorothy at home?' Alex wondered to himself. 'She's not with Spark after all?' At that moment of realization, it was as if a huge burden was lifted from his chest. He saw hope and realized Madame Claire's words could not be trusted. She was deceitful. She liked to make things up just to fulfill the fantasies in her head.

Alex rushed through the doors into the villa. He saw Madame Claire in the living room, video calling someone while applying nail polish on her toes with her feet up in the air. She was humming happily.

Alex felt overwhelmed, knowing that Madame Claire was thrilled that her daughter was going to get remarried. She had forgotten all about the threats from Gaston Gates.

Upon seeing Alex, Madame Claire jumped out of the couch and said, "Who let this person in? You still dare t o come back here? You are going to get divorced from Dorothy tomorrow. Get out!”

Alex ignored her comments and quickly rushed up the stairs. He wanted to make sure that Dorothy was in her room. He was determined not to lose her. Alex tried to open the door, but it was locked. He knocked hard on the door and begged, "Dorothy, please open the door. I know that you're in there. I have something important to tell you."

Madame Claire followed Alex up with her bare feet and yelled, "You garbage of a person, get out of our house. Who gave you permission to come up here? You think you have the right to be here?"

"I must see Dorothy," Alex said with a firm voice.

"Did I not tell you that she went to spend the night with Spark? Maybe she'll be pregnant with his child. Stop being a burden to my daughter and our family. If you stop my daughter from marrying Spark, I will hit you!" Madame Claire said.

Alex grunted.

If his snobbish mother-in-law knew now that he had ten billion dollars in the bank and a trillion dollars empire, how would she feel? However, he decided it was not the right time to reveal it to her. In time, he would let her know of his newfound wealth and influence! 1

Suddenly, the door to Dorothy's room swung open. Dorothy was at the door and said, "Mom, can you watch your mouth? Even if you have no shame, I do! Who is spending the night with Spark? I’m not divorced yet. If word spreads, how can I face anyone?" As she spoke, Dorothy slowly came out of the room. She looked at Alex without showing any emotions on her face.

Madame Claire quickly interjected as she saw Dorothy became unsettled, "I'm just telling him so that he would give up and never bother us again."

Alex was relieved to know that he was not too late. With a smile on his face, he assured Dorothy, "Darling, I'm so glad that you did not spend the night with Spark." He was filled with hope. He felt like a brand-new person, who had the power to protect those that h e loved. 1

Alex thought to himself, 'My darling Dorothy! You've never given up on me and endured so much for me over the past ten months. You can depend on me for the rest of our lives.'

Not understanding the meaning behind Alex’s smile, Dorothy felt disappointed and angry. How could he be smiling after what had transpired? Had he really lost his mind?!

She angrily said, "What are you smiling about? Even if I'm not with him today, I might be tomorrow. Are you happy about that?"

The expression on Alex's face changed immediately. H e shook his head and said, "No, that’s not what I mean.

I just want to let you know that I’m not who I used to b e! I admit that I had lost myself for the past ten months. Right now, I need to apologize and also thank you for not giving up on me. Finally, I can stand on my own two feet, I can protect you. That Gaston from Thousand Miles Conglomerate is nothing in front of m e. I will avenge you. From now on, nobody will harass you..."

Just as Alex was speaking enthusiastically, Madame Claire slapped him across his face. “Are you hallucinating?” asked Madame Claire, "Are you brain dead? You must have gone insane. Why don't you just tell us that you own Thousand Miles Conglomerate? Get out of our home now before you spread your craziness around here!" i

Alex glared at Madame Claire. He wanted to tell her that he truly was the owner of Thousand Miles Conglomerate so badly. However, even if he said it, no one would believe him, just as Dorothy thought he was crazy when he told her he had ten billion dollars. It was indeed difficult for anyone, even himself, to believe it was true.