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."

how Victor's gentleness differed from Christopher's-Christopher was like spring water, while Victor exuded a

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. Even now,

gave Victor's shoulder a brief pat before

retreating figure

nightstand and took out a

pressure to marry. A

of my nose means I'm destined for romance but not marriage. My family won't pressure me either I'm fated

marry a stranger, had sat in

his attention to another wealthy patron. "That mole on your finger-bad placement. It means

interest, everyone suddenly wanting

had been there too, unusually so, quietly sipping his

out, "Alex, stop talking nonsense! Why don't you read Victor's mole? Look at that distinctive red

dismissed them with

trivial-one night among countless others at bars with friends, talking nonsense. When Raymond

it hit him with full