CHAPTER 53_Hmph! Mr. Mask.

Yulia froze as she stared at him, grappling with the realization that he might recognize her. She had to act quickly.

“Who is Yulia?” she asked, attempting to deflect attention.

He released her hand, and she rubbed her wrist where he had held it. Glaring at him, she couldn't deny that he looked attractive, even in his mask.

“Let's go,” he ordered.

“I already said I don't want to go with you.”

“You have no choice.”

“Y, tell him that I can't,” she pleaded silently with her eyes, but Y remained silent, obviously intimidated by Alexander.

“He didn't say a thing." A grin crept onto Alexander's lips. “Let's go.”

“No!” She stood her ground.

“Okay.”

“You agreed?”

He effortlessly scooped her off the floor and tossed her over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes. As he headed for his car, she kicked and screamed, yet no one nearby dared to intervene.

Yulia ceased her resistance when he stood next to his car. The driver opened the door, and he tossed her inside. She yelled as she hit the seat, a