Chapter 137-1
Vincent’s POV
The silence that followed my father’s twisted smile was heavy and
Itis sudden approval – if you could call it that — made my stomach churn, but I kept my expression neutral.
Sofia sat beside me, tense and coated with fear, and I couldn’t help but admire her courage for holding herself together thus far….
I knew she hated this just as much as I did, but she wasn’t hacking down.
My father leaned back in his chair, steepling his fingers. “So, you expect me to orchestrate this little theater production for you? Make it convincing enough for Frazier to buy that you’re exactly the kind of monster he’d want her to be with?” He repeats the proposal in his own words as I sigh.
“Exactly.” I replied without hesitation, locking eyes with him. “You
done worse things for lesser stakes, so don’t act like this is
beneath you 1 think you owe me after all of the shit I’ve done for you. I state firmly in retaliation.
A smirk tugged at his ps. “Fair point, son. But let me be clear: this won’t work if either of you hesitates when the time comes. You’ll need to sell this entirely, even if it means crossing some lines. Can you both handle that?”
I glanced at Sofia. Her hands were clenched tightly in her lap, but she gave a small, determined nod.
“She’s tougher than you think,” I said, my voice firm. “And I’m more than capable of doing what needs to be done.”
about that. For now, I need to speak with you alone, Vincent.
My father studied me for a moment, his sharp gate piercing. “We’ll Sofia, would you mind waiting outside – feel free to go grab a coffed from the kitchen.”
Sofia stiffened up a little beside me, her eyes flicking to mine. I gave her a small nod, “It’s fine. Just give us a minute, nobody else is here today.” I r
| reassure, sensing her unease about leaving my side.
She hesitated at first, but then eventually, she slowly stood and walked out of the room without another word. The click of the door closing behind her seemed louder than it should have…
My father wasted no time after that…
This plan of yours is risky. If it backfires, Frazier won’t just walk away from this. He’ll retaliate, and he’ll use Sofia to do it.” He warns, as I can’t help but scoff.
“I know the risks, Frazier is nothing more than a power hungry fool “But the alternative is worse. She’s not marrying me only to please in the first place he wants to take her freedom and I won’t allow
can handle whatever he brings to the table!” I said sharply. En, that loops us right back to the whole reason she ran
End of story.”
away
“Brave words,” he said with a low chuckle. “But do you understand what this will take to make it convincing? Im not talking about lake little marks, you’ll need to showcase something real… the man int entirely stupid. If you want Frazier to believe that you’re the cruel, controlling bastard he wants her to be stuck with, then you’re going to have to prove it. Publicly too. In ways that might even break her… what happens if she actually cries? Gets upset? You can’t fumble…” he concludes, as I rub at my chin roughly to think it througli,
He has a point… I can’t let Sofia of all people be the one to break me from character.
My jaw tightened. “I know… I accept his words, as he seems to straighten
Lip.
My father’s expression darkened. “You’ll need to push her to the edgy Vincent. You’re asking me to play along, but that means you
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have to lead. If Feather gets oven a hint that the
cae aeft. The ‘ll destroy, the both of you. So I’ll ask again: can you handle this?”
I hesitated for only a second, but it was enough for him the smile wastened, cruel and knowing.
Thought so,” he said. “You’ve got the stomach for it, het voor heart is to soft. That’s why caretul. You care about her, and that’s going to get in the
going to screw this up if you’re not
1 care enough to keep her alive, I shot buck. And is whannong takes to make sure she stays that way.)
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He leaned forward, his voice dropping to a deadly whisper. “Then listen to me, and listen well. You’ll need to humiliate her. Make bet feel small, insignificant, like she’s nothing more than an object to you. If they join in on the torment, then you have to stand back and accept it. It’s not just about convincing Frazier it’s about convincing everyone, even Sofia, that you have a nasty side. They need to believe that she’s trapped here with us, that leaving with them would be a mercy to her. His words are direct, cutting me deep as my mind began to race,
ds to
My stomach turmed at his words, but I didn’t let it slow. “Yeah, ok, I get it,” I said through gritted teeth, “Just tell me what needs
ch turned at hi be done
He stared back at me again, seeming satisfied. “We’ll start with the meeting. When they come here, you’ll need to play the role perfectly. Treat her like she’s beneath you. Interrupt her, talk down to her, maybe even throw in a few veiled threats, shove her around a little… Nothing too over–the–top, but enough to make them uncomfortable. I’ll back you up, of course, and if Sofia’s as strong as she seems, she’ll hopefully play along without flinching.” He shrugs, as my hand trembles ever so slightly but I clench my fist to mask it.
“She will.” I said confidently, though the thought of treating her that way made me feel sick, especially after everything she had just heen through… it felt wrong.
“What about bruises? 1 there a way
w to
put some on her subtly? Without me actually having to hurt her that is…” 1 mind stuck in slight disbelief at the words I was saying
It all sounded ridiculous out loud…
He stood up suddenly, adjusting his suit jacket and dusting himself down, before proceeding towards the desk.
1 question, my
“I know a guy, I’ll call him to come over tonight to see what he can do for her appearance…” he suggests, thumbing through his address book to look for his contacts.
“Maybe if we even pretend that she’s getting used for sex then it will add an extra layer of sadism to the whole thing? I can act on that too which might win us some points with Frazier… what do you think?” He hums out loud, seeming to land on the phone number he was searching for as he begins to dial it in.
Suddenly feeling nauseous at the mere thought of it, I stiffly agree. Yeah, ok.” I shrug, biting back the bile.
The good thing was, I hadn’t ever met Frazier in person, and therefore I could act like an entirely different person to him without question…
This has to work!
‘Let’s just get this over with, you make some calls and invite them here tomorrow.” I suddenly state, standing abruptly and wanting- to talk things over with Sofia in more depth….
“Not so fast.” My father’s tone turned cold, the smirk dropping from his face. “There’s one more thing you need to think about before we go any further. If Sofia breaks under the pressure – if she decides she can’t do this half way through then you’ll have to be prepared to do something drastic to save the situation. Something that will convince Frazier beyond a shadow of a doubt.”
1 froze, my palms sweating. What are you talking about?”
He stood with the phone in his hand, his towering presence casting shadow over me from across t you’ll need to remind her what’s at stake. Maybe a threat, maybe something more… physical. Just enough to keep her in fine until
the dull room. “If she falters, we mariage to wrap things up.”
“No.” The word came out sharper than I intended. “I won’t actually her if that’s what you mean.
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My father sneered, shaking his head. Still soft. You think this world is kind to people like her? Like you? If you don’t harden Vincent, you’ll lose everything – including her. You should have a long chat with her about all of this prepare her for the worst. up. because it may very well happen in the heat of the moment you don’t know what you’ll do!” He warns, as I swallow the lump in
my thrut
I wanted to argue, to tell him that I had everything under control, but the truth was, I wasn t entirely sure between protecting Sofia and becoming the monster my father wanted me to he was blurring real fast…..
He loved this.
“111 handle
le them when well and so will 1.”
get here,” I said
said firmly. “Sofia’s tougher than you think. She won’t break easily. She will play her part
He smirked again, clearly amused. “Well see about that then….” Hestured toward the door. “Goo call Frazier to finalize the meeting for tomorrow.”
I nodded stiffly, before turning on my heels and heading for the door.
- on. You should check on ber. III
My mind was a storm of conflicting thoughts, each one louder than the last. As much as I hated my father’s methods, I couldn’t ignore the truth in his words.
His advice for dealing with our plan was solid, but intimidating all the same.
1 just hope t
that
we can pull this off…
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