My Stand-In Groom Is A Secret Tycoon by Lydia Pierce

Chapter

42

Driven by sheer curiosity, within just a few minutes, the group of well-off guys was already itching to fly to Riverdale.

[You scare off my wife, and you're on your own.] Alistair's words made them all back off immediately.

Everyone knew how intimidating Alistair could be when crossed. Forget it, they'd rather not test their luck. Curiosity might kill the cat, but they'd wait for another chance.

Surely, Alistair wouldn't keep his wife hidden in Riverdale forever. Eventually, he'd have to bring her to Willowdale, and they'd see her then.

Seeing this, Logan chuckled to himself and called Alistair privately. "Dude, is it really necessary to be so protective? They just want a quick look."

Alistair sighed with mild exasperation. "You wouldn't understand how exhausting it is having a wife who's so impressive and in such high demand."

Logan shook his head, speechless. He was sure of it now, Alistair had totally fallen head over heels.

Not long after Alistair's Instagram announcement, the news spread to Dominic's parents through their network. They might not have access to Alistair's Instagram, but word of this kind traveled fast. Handing a cup of tea to Kevin, Zephyra glanced at him curiously. "What kind of woman could have caught Alistair's eye? She's probably from an influential family, right? Some powerful alliance?"

Just thinking about it made Zephyra feel bitter. She couldn't help comparing it to Dominic's choice. Every time she thought of the woman Dominic was seeing, anger bubbled up inside her.

Kevin wasn't particularly invested in the speculation, though his expression grew serious. He said calmly, "I only just heard about it myself, and I don't know much yet."

Not even the woman's name had reached Kevin yet. After a few moments of silent contemplation, he looked over at Zephyra and asked, "Where's Dominic? Tell him to come home. I need to speak with him." Zephyra didn't know where Dominic had been running off to, and he was always disappearing lately.

cursing Audrey as the cause of Dominic's

Dominic was escorted home, smelling heavily of alcohol and perfume. Clearly,

his tie. "What's the

present yourself?" Albert's voice

protective. "He's

a glass of water quickly, her expression softening with

sigh, shaking his head. "Overindulgent mothers make for

waved him

face remained drawn. Uninterested in their lecture, he pushed himself up to leave. "If

married. I want you to find a chance to send him a wedding gift. It would be beneficial to get on good terms with him, and this could boost our standing

know what you're

Alistair.

to him. Normally,

you go yourself?" Dominic retorted, his

he wouldn't give you the time of day?"

mouth! We're family, and he'd respect that." At

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he had heard

the large family, it was inevitable that their parents often

especially now when Dominic was being forced into

still in his system and his frustrations boiling over, Dominic

he really respects you, he would have invited you to attend his wedding. Obviously, in his eyes, we're nothing. But