Buying My Forever Wife novel Chapter 240

For his daughter's sake, Alaric once again released his deadly grip on her throat.

His gaze sliced into Elena like jagged shards of ice.

"Anything other than marriage. Name your price, take the money, and give me the antidote."

Gasping greedily for air, Elena slumped against the wall and collapsed to the floor in a heap, wracked by violent coughing fits.

It took several agonizing minutes before she could finally look up at him.

"Fine. You don't have to marry me. But you have to divorce your current wife. Furthermore, I'm moving back into The Starlight Estate. With you."

If he still refused to compromise after this concession.

Then she truly had no reason left to live.

Five years of unrelenting obsession had driven her past the brink of insanity.

With her cards on the table, it was all or nothing.

Alaric's explosive rage was about to detonate again.

But the sweet echo of Stella's tiny voice calling him "Daddy" echoed in his mind, instantly dousing the flames.

For his little girl's survival—and to ensure he could function as a man again—he was forced to accept her twisted terms.

Refusing to look at the wretched woman for another second, he spun on his heel and strode out the door.

Elena remained paralyzed on the floor, momentarily unsure if his silence meant agreement.

But Leo understood the boss's silent concession. He reached out to haul her up.

"Get up. You're coming with us."

Realizing her gamble had paid off, a triumphant spark lit up Elena's eyes. She scrambled to her feet and followed them to the waiting sedan.

Sitting beside Alaric in the back seat, nursing her bruised cheek, she turned to gaze at him. A sickening thrill washed over her.

At least she no longer had to hide her devotion in the shadows.

She could finally flaunt her presence by his side.

Even if her proximity only earned his deepest hatred, she didn't care.

Being with him was all that mattered.

Back at the estate, Ivy's elaborate dinner was ready.

She sat with Stella in the living room, waiting patiently.

Hours dragged by. The food grew cold, yet Alaric still hadn't arrived.

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