Reclaiming Her Heart

Chapter 1338 By the Earlobe, It Is Red

Alex couldn't help scrutinizing Victor-a subconscious reaction triggered by

Raymond's instruction to investigate everyone close to him.

His gaze wandered casually across Victor's face. When Victor turned slightly, Alex quickly checked his right ear.

Nothing there. He exhaled with relief.

Lately, being around Victor made him feel strangely uneasy. Victor had claimed he only smoked when under surgical pressure, yet here he was, cigarette in hand, handling it with practiced ease despite having no operations scheduled.

Victor seemed oblivious to Alex's scrutiny as he methodically finished his cigarette and flicked the butt into a nearby trash can.

"Alex, have you tried the melatonin I gave you?" Victor asked.

"Not yet. I've been working on a screenplay and needed to stay alert. Sometimes inspiration strikes at night. But I'll start tonight-the script's finally finished."

"Good. Remember to rest properly."

from Christopher's-Christopher was like

up with Alex, though he had plans to meet friends for drinks later. He kept himself busy deliberately, avoiding quiet moments that would make him think about Paul.

gave Victor's shoulder a

remained still, watching Alex's retreating figure with a

on his nightstand and took out

pressure to marry. A group

my fortune read once. This mole on the tip of my nose means I'm destined for romance but not

demands to marry a stranger, had sat in the corner that night, mood terrible, engaging

room, had turned his attention to another wealthy patron. "That mole on your finger-bad placement. It means money troubles. Be careful, your

lounge had buzzed with interest, everyone suddenly wanting Alex to read their

too, unusually so, quietly sipping his drink, disinterested in

you read Victor's mole? Look at that distinctive red

dismissed them with a

When Raymond mentioned someone with a red mole on their earlobe,

him with full force.