Please, Love Me Again

Chapter 63: Alyssa, Stop This!

Alyssa forced her eyes to open. Seeing the man who held her, she smiled in relief, voice soft and she moved so weak. "Brother Xander, you're here. Great, it's great that it's you."

Xander looked at the woman with a complicated expression. Not because the woman was almost harmed but because of guilt he felt towards her. He felt it was him to blame. He couldn't help but think that Alyssa was hurt after seeing a woman in his house. He was aware of her feelings for him so it's inevitable for him to think it's his fault.

Breaking her heart caused her to do things impulsively.

Xander held his tears to fall because he didn't want to show anyone his soft side. But, because of the incident, he felt like telling the truth to the woman.

Xander closed his eyes and took a deep breath, mustering his courage to tell the truth. In a low voice, he started to speak, "Alyssa, stop this. I'm sorry but you should not love me. In this world, I am the one you should not love. I don't deserve you. Because-because, I, actually, I am not—"

"What the hell did you do to me?"

Xander was interrupted from the sudden burst of anger of that hooligan man. That man, Mister Tom, rose up on his feet and staggered. Face reddened, eyes turned murderous as he looked at the visitors. "Manager Villaruel, you actually hit me? Don't you know who I am?"

Xander cast a sharp look to the man, as if she wanted to choke the man at that very moment. "Mister Tom, even if you turn into ashes, I can certainly recognise you. Such a rotten and cheap man like you, how can I not recognise you?"

"Huh, it seems like you don't want the work anymore?" Mister Tom walked towards them and sat arrogantly on the couch. He crossed his legs into a four position and spread his arms over the backrest, staring at them like insignificant ants. "Manager Villaruel, I will ask you again. Are you sure you don't want the work anymore?"

Xander put the woman down on the opposite couch and faced the man. His gaze was so cold but killing intent filled his eyes. He slowly walked towards the man and stood in front of Mister Tom.

Mister Tom thought he would beg him or would compromise. He did not expect that in the next second, what he would get from the aloof manager was an earth-shattering punch on his face.

The man's face bled and a mouthful of blood seeped out at the edge of his lips.

Xander grabbed his collar, teeth gritting in anger. "Let me tell you, I don't care whether we get the work or not. If you force me, I might kill you. You can try."

"Enough." The man, who has been silent for the whole time, spoke. He walked on the side of Xander and patted his back, voice was soft but had a hint of ruthlessness. "Let go of him."

Xander gnashed his teeth and let go.

Mister Tom laughed mockingly. "What? You're regretting it now? It's too late. I am no longer in the mood to play with your artist. Starting today, I will terminate the contract. The cooperation between us will not happen anymore."

"I'm more happy than obliged." Xander said. "However, don't think I'll just let you off for what you did."

"Oh?? How are you going to deal with me? Call the police and file a complaint? Do you think they will believe you?"

"This‐" Xander looked around, hoping to find a CCTV inside.

"Just give up." Mr. Tom giggled. "Do you think I'm an i***t? I prepared this room. Of course, I made sure that there's no such thing in this room."

Xander's hands balled on his sides. "You're smart huh."

Mister Tom smirked, slightly tilting his head as he stared at Xander's fists. "What? You want to hit me again? Come on. Let's see who will end up in jail?"

"Really? Do you think I'll also allow that to happen?" Chen Lei threw the man a cold yet intimidating gaze. His eyes darkened, hand kept hidden on his sides. "What made you confident that you can beat me?"

"And who are you?" Finally, Mr. Tom was forced to give the man attention. "Strange, why do I find this man familiar? Where did I see him before? And, his gaze is so cold but scary. He has such a strong aura. Who could this man be?"

"Chen Lei." Chen Lei answered plainly.

Mr. Tom brows knitted together. Hearing the name, he was stunned for a moment, mumbling inwardly. "Chen Lei? Chen Lei? This name is so familiar. Wait… This name, could it be he is… no. Impossible!"

Mr. Tom laughed. "Pretty Boy, do you think you can deceive me? Do you think I'm a kid? I know President Chen of CL International. He is a very outstanding and unreachable man. He could not be you."

"Really?" Chen Lei turned around and leaned on the wall. "Tell me, what's wrong with me? Why did you think I'm not him?"

"Because you just look like a handsome man without a brain. Besides, if you are really him, how could you associate with low people like them?"

Xander snorted. "Huh, what's wrong with us? And hey, we never dreamed of associating a man like you. Most importantly, we will never wish to work with a rascal and a sick p*****t like you."

"Shut up!" Mr. Tom glared at Xander. "My patience for you is running out already. Don't force me to call the police for hitting me."

"Go ahead."

"I'm afraid, you don't have enough time to do that." A mysterious smirk formed on the man's lips. He brought his phone out of his pocket and called. By casually mentioning the name of Charles perfumes to the person on the other end of the phone, something big was next to happen.

Mr. Tom and Xander were wondering what he said to the other person on the phone. But they suddenly had a bad feeling. Right after he put his phone back in his pocket, Mister Tom received a phone call that made him so anxious.

"It's really him? No. This can't be! I didn't know this was going to happen." Mr. Tom abruptly stood up and knelt before Chen Lei, face begging him. "President Chen, forgive me for my ignorance. I never knew that you were the genuine President Chen of CL International. President Chen, don't pull out your investment in our company. I promise, I won't do this again. I promise I will continue the cooperation of Charles Perfumes and Miss Curtis. Just don't stop investing in us."

"Fine." Chen Lei shortly said.

"Thank you President Chen." Mr. Tom kowtowed to him three times.

"That's if they replace you as the director."

Mr. Tom was struck in fear. His lips parted in disbelief.

Chen Lei turned around and glanced at Xander. "Help her up and follow me."

Xander, without expecting the other man's help, he carried Alyssa by her shoulders out of the room.

As for Mr. Tom, he couldn't accept it. He screamed inside, repeatedly begging for Chen Lei to take back his words.