After staring at her intently, Alex reached his hand out, touching her soft and smooth face.

Waltz smiled sweetly and her eyes curved into two beautiful crescent moons as though she was ready to welcome Alex’s lips on hers.

However, Alex spoke up, “I know that you’re trying to comfort me, to help me feel better. To be honest, you’re worrying too much. I’ve managed to pull through worse, furthermore this isn’t a big deal at all.”

“I’m actually relieved that I’m not related to the Rockefellers. I wouldn’t have to worry too much when I need to fight back.”

“But, being stabbed by your family in the back is the most unacceptable thing, isn’t it?”

Waltz nodded gently.

Their eyes met again. The atmosphere between the two gradually became ambivalent as their gazes turned hot and seductive. Waltz leaned closer to Alex, puckering up her lips.

Suddenly, Alex started pinching her with the hand that he placed on her face. Puzzled, he asked, “What are you doing? You’re just my slave. Are you