Chapter 13 {Beast}

Alice carried Alisha outside his room, radiating a dominating aura .

Alisha, however, felt a sense of unease due to Alice's behaviour. She didn't want to be the cause of anyone's harm.

The sight of Alice holding her, as he despised touching girls, left the servants in shock. It was the first time they had seen Alice show any affection towards someone.

"What are you all staring at? Dinner is ready," Alice noticed their astonishment and bellowed.

The servants nodded nervously and quickly left the room, driven by fear.

Alice sat down on his chair, gently placing Alisha on his lap, noticing her trembling from his earlier outburst, "Angel, there's no need to be afraid. As long as you behave as I desire, I won't harm you. Just don't make me angry, and everything will be fine."

Alisha remained silent, not responding to his words, scared for her life.

Alice slipped his hand under Alisha's T-shirt and forcefully pinched her thigh.

Alisha let out a slight cry and pleaded, "It hurts, please stop."

"Why didn't you respond earlier? Consider this a preview of the punishment I can inflict. If you repeat your mistakes, don't expect any mercy from me," Alice retorted.

Alisha replied meekly, "Okay," not wanting to endure any more pain at his hands.

Alice's mother entered the hall and noticed Alisha sitting on Alice's lap.

She immediately recognized the girl, aware of her son's interest in her. She had anticipated that he would do something to bring him together.

Alice's mother took a seat in front of them.

"Mom, you're here early today. Did you have a good day?,"

"Son, I hope you had a good day. And how about you, dear?" She asked.

"Mom, today has been the best day I could ever have."

Alice's mother then turned to Alisha and asked, "And what about you, child?"

Alisha, overwhelmed by the calm and motherly voice of Alice's mom, bursts into tears.

Alice, in a concerned tone, asked, "What's wrong, Angel? Why are you crying? Tell me."

Alisha, ignoring him, tearfully confided in Alice's mother, "Aunty, your son kidnapped me, slapped me, and even forced me to bathe. Because of him, I had an asthma attack."

Alice's mother was shocked, realising that her son had indeed kidnapped Alisha, but the other details were beyond her imagination.

Alice grew angry at Alisha for ignoring him and answering his mother instead.

However, he maintained an composed expression.

"Alice, I've told you before, please handle this child with care and love. You can't hurt her, especially if you love her."

"Mom, you know I can't stand disobedient people. And this Angel of mine is quite disobedient. I'm already showing her mercy by not harming her. She can't just disregard my words and complain like she's doing now. If she continues this behaviour, she will be severely punished. I'm already being merciful, but I can't let her go unpunished. She belongs to me, and I can do as I please," he answered, giving no expressions.

Alice's mother fell silent, aware of his deep obsession for Alisha.

Meanwhile, Alisha continued crying in Alice's lap, like a vulnerable child.

Alice, infuriated by Alisha's words, thought to himself, "How dare she speak to my mother like that? I will teach this little angel a lesson in proper behaviour. I've made it clear that she must behave in front of the servants, but now she's misbehaving in front of my mother, with no servants around to witness it. She will be severely punished for this."

"Stop crying and eat your food, Angel."

Alisha immediately fell silent, lowering her head and staring at Alice's lap. He then placed a glass of juice in front of her.

Alisha looked at the juice and moved her mouth away, refusing to drink it.

Alice questioned her, "What's the matter? Why aren't you drinking?"

"I hate juice and I don't want to drink it."

"It's good for your health, Angel. You're too thin and childish. You need to eat and drink nutritious food." Frustrated by her defiance, Alice continued, "I hate it when someone defies me. Drink it quietly, unless you want to be punished. Behave yourself."

"I'm not going to drink this. Take it away. I hate it. No matter what, I won't eat it. Yes, I'm childish and stubborn. So what? I'm still young, and I can throw tantrums. I hate it."

Alice, angered by her disrespectful words, laughed and said, " You don't know how to behave. You have to open your mouth when you know how much of a beast I am. Just because you dislike something doesn't mean you won't eat or drink it. You have to do as I say. So don't waste my time and eat quickly. I don't have time to waste on trivial matters. I could spend all my time on you, but these things aren't worth it. So hurry up."

Thud !!!

Everyone freezes as Alice throws the glass of juice on the floor.

"Walk on these", he calmly commanded, as if he was not telling her to walk on the pieces that might make her bleed to death.

"You have no time, huh? You beast, you lunatic! These glass pieces will harm my legs. And you want me to walk on them?" Alisha cried out in fear, as she started wiggling from his arms .

"Don't. I am going to throw you on these. If this continued", Alice threatened angrily, seeing how she is not obeying, and even throwing tantrums.

"Please, this will be painful. it's going to be under my skin", Alisha stopped wriggling and tried to take a last chance, unable to understand why he is so bent on hurting her .

"These pieces will slice your feet, and this pain will teach you how to behave with me. You don't know how to behave or accept what I say. You just want to go against me with your empty brain. Let me knock some sense into you. Walk on them, or the other servants will be punished for your actions."