Matthew guffawed without restraint; he could even imagine the scene of his wedding with Elise before his eyes right now. Taking the opportunity, Alexander replied, “I will, but I have to meet you before this.” “Not a problem.” How could Matthew not know Alexander’s purpose in asking to meet him? However, he had nothing to fear since Elise was in his hands.
Matthew soon met up with Alexander. But before they said anything, the latter swung his fist and punched him hard in the face. “What’s the point of getting angry now? Elise is already mine, so she’s got no choice but to marry me.” Matthew wiped the blood off the corner of his mouth with a conceited smile. The more furious Alexander was, the more excited he got. After all, he had seen Alexander have his moments too many times over the years. “How could you lay your hands on her? How could you do that, Matthew?!” Alexander gnashed his teeth in rage.
Consumed with anger, he lost his head and punched Matthew again and again. Of course, Matthew wouldn’t keep refraining from fighting back, so he wrestled with Alexander. He asked in reply with a sneer, “Why couldn’t I? Did you guys ever give me a way out? You’ve led such a free and easy life over the years, Alexander. What’s wrong with me bringing you down? It was all your fault! If it weren’t for you, Grandpa wouldn’t have died, and I wouldn’t have had designs on Elise!” Seizing Alexander by the collar, Matthew shifted all the blame onto him. He had wanted to get on well with the Griffiths from the moment he joined the Griffith Family. He never wanted the right to inherit the Griffith Family’s property.
Not only that, but he didn’t even give a damn about those money. However, everyone looked down on him, and he was annoyed by the unjust treatment. Why couldn’t he own everything Alexander had? He was also a member of the Griffith Family, after all. Seeing how unreasonable Matthew was, Alexander was thoroughly disappointed with him. “You’re really a hopeless case, Matthew!” he said in a condescending manner before pursing his lips. “Are you sure you have the time to inherit the shares even if they’re transferred to you? You’re now a fugitive.
Even if you manage to force her into marrying you, do you think the police will let you off?” Matthew’s case had been placed on file. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have had to flee. Furthermore, Elise wasn’t the kind of person that took insults lying down. If he wasn’t holding her captive, she would’ve come out and made a scene at the police department long ago. Am I doing all this for nothing? No, I’m not! Even if I die, I have to obtain all of this and get back at them before my death! thought Matthew. “Elise is now in my hands. If you want her to stay alive, then do exactly as I say. I want the shares transferred to me at once, and I also want to hold a wedding for Elise and me.
Alexander, even if I die, Elise will still be my wife. Your relationship with her is doomed!” he said to Alexander fiercely. Toward the end of his speech, the smile on his face grew more and more twisted. At this moment, he had become a psycho; all he had was hatred and the pleasure of taking revenge. What else could Alexander do? Now that Elise was in Matthew’s hands, he couldn’t possibly risk her life, so he could only do as Matthew said by having Cameron transfer all his shares and right of inheritance to Matthew’s name. Cameron had been working for Alexander for years, and the latter had never transferred any of these to anyone else even when he was away from Athesea.
Therefore, he deduced at once that something had happened to Alexander, and he called the police immediately. Only then did the police learn that Matthew was in the Northwest and was holding Elise captive. They contacted Alexander, asking the latter to calm Matthew down first. Alexander emailed Matthew the transfer agreement that Cameron had sent him. “I’ve done what you said, but I want to see her now. Otherwise, I won’t take these to the notary office for notarization.” Matthew was inwardly touched when he saw the transfer agreement.
The thing I’d been trying as hard as I could to get, he just transferred it like it was nothing. Why can he enjoy so many things when he and I are both Dad’s sons? Is it only because he’s the eldest son? he thought. He was both indignant and resentful. “Why do you want to see my wife? Alexander, you just need to do as I say. I can’t force you into notarizing the documents if you don’t want to, but you’d better think twice about it. Elise’s grandparents can also give me money if I want!” Matthew’s words weighed on Alexander like a huge boulder. Elise’s grandparents must’ve been worried to death, he thought.
He would even give Matthew his life if the latter wanted him to, let alone his money. “Well, you don’t want me to see her, but can’t I at least talk to her on the phone?” He met Matthew halfway, remembering how the police had told him to calm the man down first. Matthew let out a sneer. “Do you think you still need to call her now, Alexander? Or do you think she’ll still answer your phone calls?” Indeed, Elise’s different from other women; she’s never shed a tear up to now. But why should I give Alexander such an opportunity? he thought. “I’ll only give you ten minutes, Alexander.
If you don’t have the documents notarized, I’ll publish the pictures. I’m ruined, anyway, so I don’t mind having my beloved woman ruined with me,” he said. With that, he hung up right away. I’ll let Alexander have a taste of what it feels like to be powerless! What else could Alexander do? He couldn’t let Matthew do that, so he could only do as the latter said. However, Madeline showed up and stopped Cameron just as the latter was about to have the documents notarized. She called Alexander and scolded him, saying, “What does Elise’s life or death have to do with you?
Are you crazy? How could you have these transferred to Matthew? Do you think Matthew can manage the Griffith household well? Don’t forget that he’s now a fugitive!” Alexander furrowed his brow. He never thought that his mother would come out and be an obstacle at this critical moment. “Since they’re all mine, why can’t I transfer them to someone else? Don’t stop me and spoil my plans.” Upon hearing his words, Madeline was instantly consumed with anger.
“Spoiling your plans? What the hell’s wrong with you, Alexander? Why must the Griffiths give up all our property to save Elise when something happens to her? Who does she think she is?” “She’s my fiancée—” “No! I’ve never acknowledged Elise as your fiancée. I have all the documents with me right now, and I’ll never allow you to do it. I will not allow it, Alexander! Do you hear me?!” Madeline rebuked angrily, her face as black as thunder.
Alexander didn’t want to argue with Madeline, though. “You’d better give Cameron the documents if you don’t want me to come back and get it done myself.” He no longer had the strength to argue with her at the moment, for all he cared about was Elise. “That’s impossible!” Madeline hollered.
