Chapter 141

Christiana’s POV.

I leaned back in my office chair, twirling the delicate gold pen in my hand as the phone pressed against my ear. Alex’s deep, velvety voice filled the room, wrapping me in a comforting warmth 1 hadn’t realized I craved until recently. Things felt normal again.etfortless, as though the last week of tension had never existed,

“So, you’re saying you handled the board meeting without snapping at anyone?” I teased, a smile tugging at the comers of my lips.

“Miraculously, yes,” Alex chuckled, his rich baritone vibrating through the line. “Though James nearly tested my patience when he..”

“Ma’am?” Grace’s voice interrupted softly from the door as she pecked in. She held a folder in one hand and her tablet in the other, her efficient demeanor firm.

I raised a finger, signaling for her to wait, as I focused back on Alex. “James again, huh? You should just promote him to Head Annoyer

Alex laughed, and I could imagine him shaking his head. “Tempting Very tempting. What about you? How’s the queen of jewelry and accessories faring today?”

I glanced at the reports Grace had placed on my desk earlier, detailing our latest line’s performance. “Queen? A bit much, don’t you think?”

“Not at all,” Alex said firmly. “You own half the market in your industry, Christiana. Own it.”

His words warmed me, though I masked it with a playful scoff, “Well, my empire is thriving, thank you for asking. Grace will make sure of it even if I collapse from exhaustion”

Grace smirked as the scribbled something onto her tablet

“Good. I need my queen in perfect health,” Alex replied, his tone dropping slightly, carrying that magnetic charm I could never resist.

I rolled my eyes but smiled, leaning my head against the backrest. “Your queen is fine. Now tell me about Sebastian. How’s he settling into this whole. billionaire’s club?”

There was a brief pause before Alex sighed. “Honestly, he’s still adjusting Growing up with nothing and then being thrown into this world.it’s overwhelming for him.”

I could hear the pride in Alex’s voice, though he tried to mask it.

“Is he handling it okay?” I asked softly.

“He is. But sometimes I catch him staring at things like he’s expecting it all to vanish. It’s surreal for him” Alex admitted, his tone growing thoughtful.

A pang of envy struck me unexpectedly. I envied Alex for having someone like Sebastian, a brother he could bond with. Growing up, I always wanted that a sibling to share secrets, dreams, and burdens with. But I pushed the thought aside, focusing on the joy in Alex’s voice.

“That’s good, though,” I said, smiling as I rested my chin in my palm. “I mean, surreal or not, it sounds like he’s finding his place.”

“He is. Slowly

sly but surely.”

I hesitated, fiddling with the pen in my hand. “You’re lucky, you know. Having a brother,”

softened, “You’re

admitted, laughing lightly. “It’s nice, though. I’m happy

end before he said, “Why don’t you meet

1 blinked. “What?”

ie, and Sebastian. Dinner tonight, Alex said, his voice laced with enthusiasm. “It’s about time you two

at Grace, who raised a questioning

meet you. I’ve told him enough about

what you’ve told him?” I

“Not unless y

some deep, dark secret from me.”

the sound light and genuine. “Tine Dinner it is. But

12:18 PM

Chapter II

take full responsibility,” Alex said, his grin

need to go,” I said reluctantly. “Grace is staring at me like I’m holding

are.”

tonight,” I said, ignoring his

tonight, Christiana,” he replied, his voice warm and

at Grace. “Cancel

Mr. Alistair!” she

said, unable to

smirked as she turned back

me. Meeting Sebastian felt like stepping into another part of Alex’s world.one I wasn’t sure I belonged in but was eager to explore nonetheless. Tonight would be interesting, to say

our latest diamond collection when there was a sudden knock on the

I called, expecting Grace to bring another stack of files or

Grace stepped in, her tablet tucked under her arm, but there was

began, clearing her throat, “you have

brow, setting my pen down. “A quest? Grace. I thought I made

Grace replied quickly, stepping closer to my desk. “But this might be worth

“Who is

I tilted my

adjusted her glasses and glanced at her tablet. “A Mr. B. He owns a

The name was vaquely

making headlines recently for their groundbreaking Al–driven designs. Their stock has tripled in value within the last two months.

I don’t usually entertain surprise visits,

this could be a significant opportunity. He said

desk, and I glanced down at the screen. The article headline read, “Nexus Innovations: The Startup Disrupting the Tech World” Beneath it was a detailed report about their explosive growth, complete with

lips, scrolling through the data.

knowingly. “Very. The kind of confidence you like

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