Chapter 10
Alexander stared down, lost in thought.
Savannah had a point. Aria was probably sitting at home right now, just waiting to watch him in panic.
He frowned, feeling irritated and impatient.
“How the hell long is she gonna pull this crap? She think it’s funny? Let’s see how long she can keep it up.”
Alexander pushed down his unease and rising anger, pulling Savannah back into his arms.
She was wrapped in a skimpy silk nightgown, all innocent eyes and shy smiles – the kind that begged to be ruined.
Her arms slipped around his neck, her lips brushing the corner of his mouth, teasing, lingering, then pressing harder. Just as she was about to deeper the kiss, Alexander’s mouth met hers in a lazy, half hearted kiss. Then he pulled back, breaking the moment.
He grabbed his clothes and put them on, straightening himself in the mirror before coldly tossing out: “Emergency work. I need to go. Get some rest.
Without even a glance at Savannah, he walked out and drove away.
Savannah angrily punched a pillow several times. “Damn you, Aria! You still got him wrapped around your finger, huh? Well, I’m not letting him go!”
Alexander actually did go to the office, not home.
For two straight days, he buried himself in work.
But his eyes kept drifting to his phone.
The phone rang – it’s Savannah.
He hung up in annoyance.
Savannah called again and again. His phone lit up countless times, but not once was it Aria.
Even though Monday had arrived, she still hadn’t sent a single message or made one call.
Alexander’s panic grew more obvious, his anger ready to explode at the slightest touch.
Just then, his assistant pushed open the door. “Sir, someone’s here to see you. It’s-”
He cut her off impatiently:
“Is it Aria? Let her wait! She’s been ignoring me for days – she can damn well sit there and wait!”
His assistant’s face filled with awkwardness. She bit her lip uncomfortably and said quietly: “Sir, it’s not Mrs.Sterling. It’s the business partner you’re meeting today.”
Alexander’s expression froze, not processing what she’d said.
“What do you mean it’s not Aria? Stop joking around. Send her in. The business meeting can wait.”
He rubbed his temple in frustration.
His assistant looked deeply uncomfortable. “Sir your wife truly isn’t here. If you don’t believe me, you can check it.”
With those words, Alexander could no longer fool himself.
He went to the meeting room with a dark face, his whole demeanor turning even colder after seeing his business partner.
By the end of the day, not a single call or text from Aria.
His face was so terrifying that employees trembled when they saw him, wanting to hide in corners.
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Chapter 10
After waiting what felt like forever, Alexander lost all patience and drove home at top speed.
But night had fallen, city lights were coming on, and the hillside estate was completely dark without a single light.
For a moment, he thought he was imagining it.
He checked again and again, but the house stayed dark- empty, like no one had been there for days.
The panic grew stronger, his heart pounding.
“Aria, what the hell game are you playing? It won’t work on me!”
Alexander pushed open the door and turned on the lights, his brow furrowed as he searched the house.
But the entire estate was empty and silent, so quiet he could hear his echo.
The coffee table had a thin layer of dust. The flowers in the vase had died long ago, leaving only yellowed stems.
Clearly, no one had been home for days.
A feeling of loss and panic instantly hit him. He pressed his lips together, forcing down the rising alarm.
No way. Aria couldn’t divorce him. He had the power, the connections – she wasn’t going anywhere, no matter how hard she tried!
