Alex’s POV
His face hardened, unreadable, before he finally turned his back on me. “This conversation is over. You will marry Lily. Whether you like it or not.”
“You’re still forcing me to marry her even after knowing I’m gay? Do you really hate me that much?” I asked, my voice breaking.
“I don’t care if you’re gay, transgender, or the full damn l***q club. I don’t even care if you’re a dog,” he spat, his tone sharp as a whip. “I won’t let your stupidity ruin this opportunity for me to partner with Vincenzo. So you better get your act together and get ready to get married.”
I staggered back, a hollow laugh escaping my lips. Bitter. Sharp. Painful. His words pierced through me like needles, each one sinking deeper into my chest.
I couldn’t believe it. All my life, I had worked myself r
