Tricked in a Marriage with the Ruthless CEO

Chapter 5: Victoria, Stop by My Office This Afternoon

Victoria saw Draco and her vision blurred. She felt like she was about to faint. She never imagined he would come in person.

"Mr. Lennox, g-good morning," the girl stammered, blinking as if she couldn't believe what her eyes were seeing.

Draco simply gestured to the seat beside him so they could settle this matter once and for all. The Dean had already clarified several things for him, so it was time to set the record straight.

"All right, Victoria. Just so you understand the situation: Miss Milenka Hannah here claims that you cannot hold a scholarship at this university, especially given what she calls an inadequate moral life. However, I'm quite certain Miss Hannah is being excessively harsh with you. Furthermore, I've asked the review committee to re-examine the exams where you received poor grades. It's impossible that this is the only subject you're failing. Professor Martin has agreed to submit all of your exams for review. And I don't want to hear another word of this nonsense about Victoria's morality. It's in poor taste. You have students running sex marathons through every expensive hotel in the city, and I don't see anyone pointing fingers at them." He said this last part while staring directly at Milenka, who turned red as a tomato. A couple of years ago, she had dreamed of marrying this man, but it had never come to pass.

"Now that everything is clear, I'll take my leave. As you all know, I'm a busy man," he said, adjusting his jacket with elegance while Victoria watched him like a deer caught in headlights. She didn't understand any of it. It seemed she didn't just have a powerful benefactor -- he was also something of a hero.

"Victoria, stop by my office this afternoon," he said, straightening the cuffs of his expensive custom-tailored suit that fit him like a glove.

Victoria just nodded in silence as everyone bid him farewell with deference, escorting him in a procession to the exit. Along the way, the female faculty, the female students, and everyone else watched him pass by practically drooling. He was an imposing and extremely attractive man. If it weren't for his reputation as a serial killer, more than one of them would have thrown herself at him right then and there. Meanwhile, Victoria was still in a state of shock in the conference room. Something told her she now owed that man a debt far more staggering than a million dollars.

Outside, Emily saw the handsome Draco Lennox emerge and nearly had a heart attack. She couldn't believe she was seeing him in the flesh. Though she already had someone in her heart, a little look never killed anyone -- it wasn't like she was undressing him with her eyes.

Luis spotted the handsome man and approached to greet him. He knew Lennox was a man of little patience, but courtesy demanded it.

"Uncle Lennox, I didn't know you were coming. What brings you here?" the young man said, extending his hand.

Lennox gave him a threatening look. The brat had been getting into trouble with gambling and other nonsense, and his older sister couldn't seem to discipline him.

"Well, well, Luisito. I'm surprised to see you actually showing up at university when my sister pays so much money for you to pass your classes. Anyone would think you actually come here to study," Draco said with a hostile expression.

The young blond went white as a sheet, especially since several of his classmates were nearby, hearing the unvarnished truth.

"U-Uncle, don't say things like that. My friends are going to think I'm not a good student," he said, scratching his nose while Draco raised an eyebrow.

"And are you?" he said mockingly, as the young man seized the chance to bolt. His uncle was truly heartless -- he knew the man could reveal more than one of his biggest secrets.

"Dear Uncle, I have classes right now. It was great seeing you -- bye!" he called out, fleeing the scene as if the devil himself were on his heels.

Milan approached Draco, showing him several of Victoria's exams. The work was outstanding, yet the grades reflected the exact opposite.

"Investigate this professor, and make it clear that I'm not going to let this slide," Draco said as Milan nodded and walked behind him in silence. It was very unusual for him, as an assistant, to see his boss being so generous with someone -- let alone taking the time to go in person and deliver what amounted to a cordial threat.

As they prepared to leave, Milan asked about their destination. It should be the office, but he was sure something else would come up. That had been the pattern ever since Draco laid eyes on the beautiful Victoria.

"Milan, take me to that restaurant where Victoria works. I want to have a serious talk with that boss of hers," he said with a sinister look, and in that moment Milan felt sorry for the man. When Draco said "that man," it meant "dead man."

***

Meanwhile, back at the university, the board meeting ended and everyone smiled politely at Victoria, who couldn't understand when she had become the university's favorite. It seemed that connections really did matter after all.

Victoria was leaving when she was intercepted by a furious Milenka, who couldn't believe that this insignificant woman had secured the support of Draco Lennox. That man was a demon who didn't sympathize with anyone.

"Victoria, I always knew you were a slut. Imagine crawling into Lennox's bed just to avoid getting expelled. You're truly something else," the young woman said with fury.

"Milenka, get out of my way. Stop bothering me," Victoria said, staring her down. She was sick of this hateful woman who she had never done anything to.

"HA! Now you're playing brave. Who would have thought a dick in your mouth would make you so mouthy?" Milenka sneered, not expecting Victoria to snap.

Victoria grabbed her by the hair in one swift motion and dragged her to one of the bathrooms. She was truly out of control -- she couldn't let herself be insulted all the time.

Milenka screamed and struggled, about to cry out for help, when she felt her mouth and eyes fill with water. But after a few seconds she tasted and smelled urine, making it unmistakably clear that her head had been plunged into one of the toilets.