Bastian wiped the blood trickling from the corner of his lip. He didn't flinch when Alex delivered hard punches to his face and stomach. Bastian realized he had made a fatal mistake. What else could he do? He couldn't resist Nicole's temptations. "Outrageous!" As if unsatisfied with his blows, Alex shouted loudly. His jaw clenched tightly, showing that he was truly consumed by anger. "Despite everything, I considered you like a brother." "I'm sorry," Bastian replied remorsefully. "When did you two first get involved?" Alex asked, curious. But thinking about it, there seemed to be no way for Bastian to approach Nicole, let alone get close to her. Almost every day, Nicole met and spent a lot of time having fun with Alex. "Since your first affair was discovered by Aurora." Alex's brow

