She never expected this.. His face was full of wrinkles like it's been burnt very badly! And not only this, the one third of his face has got a very big scar, started from the edge of the forehead till an inch lower than his cheekbone..

She was so scared and did not have any idea what to do!! "Y..yo..yo..u.." Victoria completely lost her voice..

Alexander's face went dark.. He turned around again and spoke "if you are that scared miss Hale, than I think you should leave.. You don't have to marry me.." This time his voice was a bit cold but still sounded gentle..

Victoria did not wait for a second.. She quickly got up from the chair and went out of the room.. Closing the door, She pressed her back on the door.. Still could not believe what she just saw..

It was too ugly and scary to look at! Now she know, why he always hide his face and wants to find a bride like this way.. Because, no normal woman in their good time would ever be ready to marry a man looking like this!! More precisely, he is taking advantage of the needs of poor people like her!!

He is not only old but also got a dangerous scar on his face!! She can not marry a man like this! No! Never!!

She was about walk away from there, suddenly her phone rang.. She looked at it.. It was from her brother's school.. Her heart clenched in fear.. Victoria quickly picked up the call "hello?"

"Miss Hale?" A female voice came from the other side..

"Yes, speaking? Is everything all right?" She asked.. Scared of what's coming next..

"I don't think so.. Your brother got a terrible headache in the middle of the class and started crying.. Our local doctor just gave him a painkiller and he is slightly feeling better now.. Still, We don't think he can continue his classes today.. So, can you please come and take him home?" She explained..

"Sure sister.. I am coming.. I am not at home so I might be late.. Please just look at him before I reach there.." Her voice is shaking by now..

"Don't worry Miss Hale.. You come quickly.." The sister said and cut the call..

With a shaky hand she put the phone in the bag again.. Her face turned pale in fear.. What will she do now!? Here in one side, is her brother's life and on the other hand her fear of that ugly old man!! Which way she would go now!?

She does not have much time now.. Either this way or that.. And giving it a quick run in her head, Victoria finally decided what to do...

.............

Almost 45 minutes later, Victoria was seating in the same car with the same chauffeur.. But, this time she also has Vincent with her.. He was observing the car curiously in bewilderment.. And finally asked the question he was itching to ask all these time.. "Whose car is this, Viqi? Where are we going?" Though he wanted to ask it since she came to pick him up but, seeing her tensed face, he didn't dare to utter a single word.. Yet, he could not control anymore and asked..

"This is going to be our new life, Vincent.. We are going to our new house.. No more questions now.. I will explain everything to you later, okay?" Though she used a question mark, but her words were very clear that she does not want any further conversation.. Taking his que to stop, Vincent zipped his mouth for now.. After all, he does not want her already upset mind more upset..

Victoria stared outside of the window.. She has made the choice and now there is no turning back.. She didn't know whether she is doing the right thing or wrong.. But, for Vincent, everything seems right for her..

Two hours earlier.....

Taking her final decision Victoria knocked the door again.. "Come in.." Came his gentle sexy voice..

She took a deep breath and went inside.. Alexander watched her contently.. He knew sho would come for sure.. But, he didn't say anything, waiting for her to take steps..

Victoria felt too uncomfortable because of the silent environment.. It's filled with tensions.. Looking at him she cleared her throat "umm.. Mr. King, I.. I accept your proposal.."

She is still afraid to look at his face, specially his eyes.. She just wanted to complete this without looking at him.. But guess, God does not want that..

He got up from his chair and slowly stood in front of her "Look at me.." Came his voice..

But, she couldn't manage herself too look up at him.. "Miss Hale, if you really want to accept this then look at me.." His voice was a bit harsh and cold this time, but his asusual  gentleness never left..

Without having any choice she finally did what he asked.. She thought another scream would come out from her mouth and everything would be ruined again..

However, nothing happened like this.. The moment she looked at his eyes.. She saw gentleness and an unknown emotion which can't be read at all! There was some soothingness in it.. It's so soft.. She stared at his eyes as if he hypnotised her!

"If it's bothering you this much then you don't have to marry me.." His tone was as soft as his eyes..

She shook her head "I... I need the money.. I will do it.."