Chapter 0075

Chapter 0075

Ella POV

There were easily two dozen in the massive bouquet. When he reached us, he held them out to me.

I took the flowers, feeling a surge of surprise. “These are bgnitiful,” I said, my volce barely above a whisper,

“Your favorite flowers, according to my sources,” he said, winking.

“Sources?” I asked, puzzled.

“Your mother,” he replied with a playful grin. “She also informed me that you’re a big fan of sports.”

“I wouldn’t have guessed that,” Elizabeth said, raising her eyebrows at me.

“I used to play soccer in school,” I said. “I haven’t been to a game in a long time, though”

David hated sports and always acted annoyed when I suggested we go see a game together. Eventually, I stopped asking, and it hadn’t even occurred to me that now that I was no longer with him, I could start pursuing my interests again.

“Then I’ve chosen well,” Alexander said with a mischievous grin.

“Are we going to a game?” I asked hopefully. “Is that the surprise?” I was unable to contain my excitement as I bounced up and down.

Both Alexander and Elizabeth laughed at my enthusiasm, but I didn’t care. I probably looked silly, but it had been a while since I’d had a genuine surprise like this.

“Yes,” Alexander replied. “The car is already waiting. We should hurry, or we’ll be late.” He turned his attention to Elizabeth. “It was good to see you.”

“You as well,” she said, a look of warning flashing across her face. “Take good care of my friend.”

“I’ll do my best,” Alexander said with a charming smile.

arm with his, and he led me

who waved back with an amused smile on

for me, allowing me to slide inside before walking around to enter the car himself. As soon as the door closed behind him, the vehicle pulled

his driver–an unexpected tension filled the space between us. I could feel my own nervousness bubbling beneath the surface, but I found it hard to believe that Alexander would be feeling the same

so I

my thoughts to

had chosen something he knew I would enjoy, I couldn’t ignore the fact that this was little more than a publicity stunt.

get to know each other–it was for us

had chosen the perfect venue for that. With thousands of people at the arena, it

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Chapter 0075

public a figure as he was, would surely draw attention, and I had no doubt that with all the rumors and

any official public announcement–people would talk, and that

you any good?” Alexander asked suddenly, breaking through my thoughts.

his words. “At

anything, but I was fast,

“I might have guessed

“Oh? And

around you and anticipate their actions,” he said. “You seem to be

“What do you

people are going to do

people are just very easy to understand. Their motivations are simple, and so

like David?” Alexander asked.

and based on the years I’ve known him, I can guess how he’ll try to get it. I may not be right 100% of the time, but

about me?” Alexander leaned in, a smirk tugging at his lips. “Am I predictable?”

about Alexander from the original timeline

a mystery, and I had no idea what his true goals were or how

I think you’re

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