Chapter 5 My first day away from the Hartwell family , Alexander didn't even ask about my whereabouts . He accompanied Linda back to her family - to formally propose marriage . The next day , their wedding photos plastered the entire city , and their happiness radiated from every corner . A month later , while reviewing banquet menus , Alexander finally remembered me . He summoned the butler , frowning as he asked : " Where's Victoria hiding ? " " How much longer will she keep acting up ? " The butler's lips parted slightly - wanting to say Miss Victoria had never been unreasonable . Unlike Linda , she bickered with Alexander constantly . But he swallowed his words . Realizing there'd been no news of me , he hurriedly reported : " Mr. Hartwell , Miss Victoria left a month ago . She shook off our men . " " We've searched the entire country - no trace of her . " " Maybe if you personally reach out , Mr. Alexander ? She always listened to you- " Alexander cut him off with a raised hand . " Cut it out . She stayed at this family for over ten years . I spoiled her so much , so she forgot her place . " " Spread the word : If she's not back by our wedding day , she's gone for good ! " The butler fell silent with a quiet sigh . Three days before the wedding , the entire Hartwell security team handed in resignations . Alexander glared coldly : " Victoria will return . You'd abandon her now ? " The lead guard stared at him : " She won't come back , Mr. Hartwell . You'll wait in vain . " 0.0 % 07:50 288 iVouchers Chapter 5 Every man noddedas if they knew my whereabouts . Alexander stood up , grabbed the nearest guard's collar , and yelled : " What's that mean ? You know where Victoria is ? " " Talk ! " They knelt in unison , maintaining absolute silence . These men had trained alongside him since childhood . Rubbing his temples , Alexander made no threats . The guards handed him a box . Alexander's hands trembled as he opened it . One glance shattered him . 288 iVouchers 07:50