(Olivia's POV)

Watching Alexander's back as he walked away from the restaurant, I had a sinking feeling that I would never escape his control in my entire life.

How utterly frustrating! Every attempt at independence was met with his overwhelming influence.

"Olivia, come and help!" a colleague shouted from across the dining room.

I hurried over to assist with the dinner rush, trying to push thoughts of Alexander from my ...